If you’re trying to stick to a budget and feeling discouraged, don’t give up! These habits for successful budgeting will help you stay on track and reach your goals. Budgeting does not always come naturally to everyone. In fact, it didn’t for me. When I began to budget, I realized that writing one is quite …
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Budgeting doesn’t have to be a scary word, we’ll help you get started on your journey to financial success! Success. Who wouldn’t want that? Think about it in the area of your finances and you’ll likely note that most people want victory with this area and yet struggle. The key to success in your finances …
Have you ever heard of something known as “bill creep? You may not have heard the term but possibly experienced it all the same. Bill creep is that unfortunate situation when your bills increase and you have no idea why. The amount owed has begun to creep. I’m a huge fan of bill negotiations. To save money, it’s worth a …
Ready to tackle some financial goals this year? We’ve got a few reasons why a routine financial checkup is crucial to your cause! Do you ever feel stuck in a rut or find yourself in a vicious cycle with your finances? Truly, it can be an easy (and unpleasant) place to end up. Years ago, …
Maybe money is tight these days, or maybe you’d just like to figure out how to save more money for the future. Make sure you check out our full list of financial tips and resources. I’m always looking for ways to save so that I can be more intentional, wise, and generous with money. However, …
If dumping debt sounds like a great idea, make sure you check out some of our other finance tips! Debt is costly, stressful, and creates a vicious cycle. However, it seems that most people just accept it as part of life. Living free from debt is attainable but it will take some work. Often change is required, …
Who wouldn’t want to significantly reduce their bills and live in financial freedom? I don’t think I know anyone who wouldn’t prefer to be on track with this goal. However, it seems today that so many people are struggling or are in a rut with their savings goals, debt payoff attempts, and just trying to …
This article on deciding if something is worth the price is just one of the many articles we have on finance. From budgeting to learning to save (and what to do with those savings), check out our finance section! Often we spend money without thinking through the real cost to our budget. Life gets busy …
I used to think I was great with money. When I got my first job after college, I paid off my three-year car loan in a year and a half, used the cash envelope system, and put money into savings every single paycheck. I ate only organic food and bought everything I ever wanted. And …
Kids and money. I think it is super important to help your kids learn about money as early as you can. Especially now that the majority of our financials are now digitized. Not only will this help them be financially responsible, independent, and money-wise, it will also help them be more confident, learn delayed gratification, …