While there is no “wrong” way to save money and budget, some people find it easiest to save money when they have a system or rule to follow. The key to saving is discipline: if you’re disciplined, you’ll stay consistent. If you’re consistent, you’ll save money and have the ability …
Read MoreBudgeting for the things that you really want to save up for, whether they be vacations, new cars or retirement, takes a degree of inner discipline that can be hard to cultivate. However, with the right tips and tricks, you’ll find yourself budgeting with the best of them and saving …
Read MoreBudgets are a great thing financially speaking, but they certainly make life seem a lot less fun. Turning down invitation after invitation, forgoing events, skipping fun outings and staying home eating the same boring meals night after night can really cramp your style and put you in a foul mood. …
Read MoreYou’ve just gotten your paycheck and you’re excited, since you’ve been broke for the last two weeks while waiting on it to come in. You quickly pay your bills and make evening plans, running by your favorite shop to grab a new book, video game and some of your favorite …
Read MoreI’m not that great with a budget. I’m good at portions of it, such as making sure all our expenses are paid and things of that nature, but after that I don’t see any real point in bothering with a budget. We’re already saving, right? Why keep budgeting once all …
Read MoreMoney’s tight right now, we get that. The economy has seen better days and everyone’s trying to tighten their belts and just get by the best they can. One good way to save money is to start getting in on a trend known as “frugal living.” By thinking carefully about …
Read MoreEveryone knows how bad it feels to be straight-up out of money. Whether the last time you were dead broke was when you were a teenager with a part-time job or last week, everyone’s trying to avoid running out of money. The best way to do that is to adopt …
Read MoreIt’s not the big things that break down budgets on a regular basis. It’s the little things. Think of it this way; how often do you go out and buy a new boat or a new car or a new house during the month and add to your expenses and …
Read MoreYou might be proud of yourself for finally taking the time to put together a budget, but did you do it the right way? Take a moment to check and see if you’ve made some of the most common budgeting mistakes. Not Saving Enough for Emergencies One of the biggest …
Read MoreWith grocery shortages and job losses becoming a daily reality for some, you might find yourself in the position where you’ll need to get creative with your food budget. Here are a few tips to help your pennies stretch, while ensuring that you stay healthy: Lentils and Spices Go a …
Read MoreUnexpected financial emergencies can happen at any time, though with the coronavirus outbreak going on, they seem to be happening more often than usual. How will you handle a financial emergency if it happens to you? Here are a few steps you can take to help ensure that you’ll be …
Read MoreWhen it comes to student loans, you might feel overwhelmed. There’s so much information to digest, and you know that if you make the wrong decision, you can literally be left paying for your mistake for the rest of your life. The good news is that it doesn’t have to …
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