Budgeting Benefits
Having a budget is the first step toward financial freedom. Creating one will help you to track your spending, save up for big purchases, control your credit card expenses, and gain financial wealth....
View ArticleWatching the Costs of Entertainment
Have you ever thought about how much of your income is spent on entertainment? How much do you spend every time you go to the movies? …or to a sporting event? …or to a concert? Do you find yourself...
View ArticlePain at the Pump: Saving money on gas
With gas prices constantly increasing many Americans are now looking for ways save money on gas and improve their gas mileage. Here are some simple tips to saving money at the pump. First, unload the...
View ArticleLiving without a car – Is it easier than you think?
News released this week shows that the American “Driving Boom” may be in decline. Specifically, millennials (people who were born between 1983 and 2000) are driving much less than their counterparts...
View ArticleThe Cost of Impulse Buying
Responsible spending can be a drag. I used to think this way until I realized just how much money I was losing every month in casual costs. The first time I sat down and tracked my expenses I was...
View ArticleMake Your Taxes Work for You
Between television ads for tax offices or software and the endless stream of W-2s and 1099s that seem to be coming in the mail every day, there is just no denying that tax time is quickly approaching....
View ArticleHow to Fight a Holiday Spending Hangover
All projections show that holiday spending has increased this year. While this may be good news for the economy and retailers, it can mean the opposite for your finances. Many Americans may come to the...
View ArticleGet Smart: Saving for a College Education
To be or not to be that is the question. Or really should I say to go or not to go? College that is. Most young adults venture off to college after high school. When I was in high school over 97% of my...
View ArticleDon’t Sweat the Small Stuff – Everyday Budgeting
Have you ever heard the saying “Don’t sweat the small stuff?” I’m sure it holds true for many areas of our lives, but when it comes to budgeting, I say, sweat the small stuff! A sound budget can...
View ArticleHow to Save on Gas
There are many different ways to save money on gas. Some are more logical than others, such as asking your co-workers to car pool. After all, if your car is sitting at home in the driveway one or two...
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