Finance
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”…
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…
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,…
As a budget lover, I find “budget setup time” appealing. However, I realize that it’s not quite as exciting to most. I totally get it. Starting a budget, picking a format, and getting things in order can be overwhelming. Yet,…
April 15th is rapidly approaching. If you haven’t already done your taxes, you’re probably preparing all your documents to make sure you take advantage of every possible deduction. Or, maybe you’re procrastinating because really, who wants to have to do…