This post is part of our series 7 Weeks to Your Best Finances. This series is meant to serve as a 7-week path to improving your finances. It will cover all the important topics like starting a budget, saving money, making money, investing, and more. To find out more and see all the tips and […]
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This post is part of our series 7 Weeks to Your Best Finances. This series is meant to serve as a 7-week path to improving your finances. It will cover all the important topics like starting a budget, saving money, making money, investing, and more. To find out more and see all the tips and […]
Read More >>8 Tips to Achieve Your Financial Goals in the New Year
With the coming of a new year, we find ourselves creating resolutions to improve ourselves and our lives. It’s a time to create goals and plans of how to achieve them. But how many of us prioritize and set financial goals in the new year? Knowing you want to improve your finances in 2017 is […]
Read More >>7 Ways to Save More Money Next Year
A new year means new goals. It gives you a fresh start to reevaluate where you are in life and where you want to be. Why not make it a goal to save more money in the new year? Having personal financial goals is imperative to owning your money. Without a goal, your money isn’t […]
Read More >>Does Frugality Matter in the Long-Term?
What’s the first thing you do when finances are a little tight? You likely start pinching your pennies and practicing frugality as much as possible. Maybe it was skipping a night out with friends. Maybe you started clipping coupons. Or maybe you decided to stop spending money on clothing. Frugality is a tool for improved […]
Read More >>How to Avoid Taking on More Debt
Being in debt is like a double-edged sword. Not only is it challenging to get out of debt, but it’s difficult to save for the future to ensure you won’t be in debt again. How can we get out of debt and stay debt-free? According to NerdWallet, the average debt per household in America is over […]
Read More >>12 Frugal Wedding Hacks
It’s no secret that weddings are extremely expensive. According to CNN Money, the average American wedding is over $32,000! While it’s understandable to want to invest in your wedding, if you have debt or major savings goals, a wedding can become majorly problematic for your finances. Luckily, with some smart money moves and refocusing of your […]
Read More >>7 Things to Do to Put $100 in Your Pocket Right Now
Short on cash? With the holidays around the corner and the year ending, demands on our budget can become strenuous and, no matter how much we plan, we often find ourselves feeling a little tight with money. Luckily, it’s easier than you may think to find a few extra bucks in your budget. You can […]
Read More >>How to Find the Best Cyber Monday Deals
We all have our own opinions about Black Friday, whether we love it or hate it. But you have to admit, Black Friday’s younger sibling Cyber Monday is a pretty cool day. How great is it that you can find awesome online deals while sitting in the comfort of your own home? You’re not waiting […]
Read More >>7 Ideas for a More Affordable Holiday Season
Somehow, the holidays always seem to come as a surprise. The season approaches quickly, and it can feel like you’re doing nothing but spending money on travel, gifts, and parties. The holiday season should leave you feeling sentimental, peaceful, and nostalgic. But many of us endure feelings of stress, whether financially or emotionally. Luckily, there […]
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