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 …
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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, …
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 …
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 of paycheck to paycheck living. I’ve never met anyone that’s counting the days to payday with …
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 money wise each month!) I did not say that debt would fade away from your …
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 at the first of the year but then lose interest and momentum as the months …
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, I’m here to say that it is worth the effort! A budget by definition is …