Oh, financial stability, how we crave you! Every single person out there earning money longs for financial security and stability. We all want to be secure with our money, but it’s not always possible to be. Half the time, people go through their lives without realizing anything is wrong with their finances, and yet can’t manage their money effectively. If you are struggling with your finances … [Read more...] about 6 Signs Your Finances Are Unstable
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Dig Yourself Out of Debt in 2020
Being in debt can be unpleasant and stressful but it doesn’t have to last forever. With an appropriate plan in place, you can revolutionize your finances and live a debt-free lifestyle. If you want to make 2020 the year you fix your finances, take a look at these suggestions below. Image by 1820796 from Pixabay Understand Your Finances Before you can compile a sure-fire strategy for … [Read more...] about Dig Yourself Out of Debt in 2020
How To Track Your Finances & Be More Frugal
Photo by NORTHFOLK on Unsplash At this time of the year, it’s always going to be natural that you want to focus on getting your life in order. There’s always something about the start of a new year (especially when it’s a brand-new decade too) that makes you want to get organized. For a lot of people, this applies to health and wellness. But it can also apply to different areas … [Read more...] about How To Track Your Finances & Be More Frugal
Why It’s Important To Be Money Savvy
Even though money doesn’t grow on trees, it does have a habit of being able to find its way into our pockets. We all have the means to earn a lot of money if we work hard enough to get ourselves out of the current situation we’re in. Being money savvy also helps because a level head when it comes to money is a good thing to have. Here’s why it’s important to be money savvy. It Pays For When … [Read more...] about Why It’s Important To Be Money Savvy
Bills Through The Roof? Here’s How You Can Bring Them Down
Sick of spending a fortune on bills? If there’s always too much month at the end of your money then things need to change, when you work hard for your wage the last thing you want is money being spent unnecessarily when some simple cutbacks would make saving easy. Here are a few ways you can go about it. Think about your food spend One place most of us will be able to save money- … [Read more...] about Bills Through The Roof? Here’s How You Can Bring Them Down
4 Household Decisions That Can Save Money
Maintaining your household doesn’t come for free. From keeping your family healthy to ensuring that your home remains safe, the list of your responsibilities is long. However, while there is a lot to do, there are also plenty of opportunities to cut down your household expenses if you’re smart about it. Indeed, there’s no denying that the American Dream of homeownership can quickly get out of hand … [Read more...] about 4 Household Decisions That Can Save Money
Why an Envelope Style Budgeting System Might Be a Lifesaver
Money management is one of those things that pretty much no one is completely “comfortable” with. Even if you feel like you’re on top of things, it is all but inevitable that you will sometimes spend more in a particular budget category then you should have, that you will have less money coming in than you thought you would on a given month, or that you will have forgotten about a large annual … [Read more...] about Why an Envelope Style Budgeting System Might Be a Lifesaver
The Proper Way to Reuse Your Ziplock Bags
Everyone uses ziplock bags – it is hard to imagine life without them in a busy household of packing lunches, freezing food bought in bulk to save money, storing arts and crafts supplies. You get the idea. They are versatile bags that make life a little easier on us moms. Have you ever considered reusing them to save money though? You can wash your ziplock bags out and reuse them, but there is a … [Read more...] about The Proper Way to Reuse Your Ziplock Bags
‘Money In The Bank’ Doesn’t Mean What It Used To
There will always come a time in your life when you have to start thinking about investments. Perhaps you have found that you have built up a solid amount of savings over the years and now you are faced with the decision of what to do with it. Or, maybe thinking about the future has started to worry you and you’re wondering whether you have enough money for a happy retirement. You’re supposed to … [Read more...] about ‘Money In The Bank’ Doesn’t Mean What It Used To
Love and Money: Why Financial Talks Matter
Differences in opinion within a marriage are bound to happen, and these opinions can range from personal time, housework, and child care. However, the most common subject that leads to marital strife is money. Conflict regarding money management in a relationship comes to no surprise. Most of us have not been taught the importance of money management by our parents or our schools, and when we … [Read more...] about Love and Money: Why Financial Talks Matter
What To Do With Your Money This Year!
It doesn’t matter what your money situation is, there’s always something you can be doing to make it better. It doesn't matter if it is bad or good. Whatever your money situation was like in 2017, 2018 is the year of change. With the first monthly nearly over, as scary as that is, it’s time to put your thinking head on and maximize your money. It isn’t always easy to think of ways to, and until … [Read more...] about What To Do With Your Money This Year!
Building a Family Budget That Actually Works For You
It may not be glamorous or fun, but setting a budget for your family and your finances is really important, especially as a new year has just started. Priorities change, new things will need money to be spent on, and the family situation can change from time to time. So if you haven’t been creating a budget for a long time, then it can help to take some time to do it now. What are the best ways to … [Read more...] about Building a Family Budget That Actually Works For You
