Finance
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…
Living in debt is burdensome, consuming and often feels quite hopeless. However, I think that with hard work, will power, and the attempt to live below your means that anyone can become debt free. (Regardless of what you bring in…
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…
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…
Once you’ve set a budget up, you won’t find that everything runs just perfectly. One thing that I learned early with my budget journey is that budgeting is a marathon, not a sprint. Often people jump on the budget bandwagon…
Let’s face it, we all have expenses. However, what are we required to pay each month expense wise and what do we choose to pay? Often people continue to add to their monthly expenses and don’t realize that they could…
Paycheck to paycheck living can be stressful, frustrating, and absolutely painful. However, it’s possible to get out of that rut with some effort. While hard work is involved, it will be worth it to get out of this vicious cycle…
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It is no secret that life is getting increasingly expensive. As prices for necessities continue to rise, it’s become more and more important to find creative ways to save money. A common disappointment of implementing a budget is limiting “fun”…
Let’s face it: vehicles are expensive, but usually a necessity. Unless you live and work in the same small town and are able to walk or bike everywhere, at some point you will need to own a vehicle. When possible,…