Financial Tips for New Parents
Are you starting a family or maybe just thinking about it? As a new parent, you want to make sure you can provide your child/ren with a safe, secure home. In addition to getting baby gates and corner bumpers, it’s…
College Expenses To Budget For
Planning for college? Getting a college degree is a great investment, but it does come at a significant cost. In addition to tuition, there are a few other expenses you’ll have to plan for. While it may seem daunting, don’t…
Saving for Summer Fun!
Are you looking forward to the summer? Maybe planning a vacation, but not sure how you’ll afford it? Here are a few ways to help you save and earn extra money so you can enjoy some summer fun. Automatic Transfer…
Science Behind Saving
Saving your money isn’t always easy, especially when you don’t have a lot to spare. After paying all your usual expenses, there may be very little “fun” money at the end of the month. When we do find ourselves with…
The Best Things to Buy in March
If you’re looking for deals this month, here is a list of the items that typically go on sale during the month of March: Jewelry and Perfume -- Now that Valentine’s Day is behind us, demand for these items are slowing…
Five Resolutions to Trim Spending and Reduce Stress
Now is the perfect time to make a resolution to save more money. These five tips will help you trim spending, beef up savings, and reduce stress. 1. Pay it off. Pay off your credit cards to save money. Let's…
Four Signs You Need to Clean Up Your Finances
It’s easy to see when your house needs cleaning: clothes are on the floor; dirty dishes are stacked in the sink. But it may be a little harder to know when to “tidy up” your finances. Here are a few…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Finances
We get money and then we spend it. It’s an endless cycle of giving and receiving. You might be used to asking yourself, "Where did all my money go?" Perhaps you should ask yourself these questions instead: What are your…
How to Overcome ‘Credit Card Shyness’
News outlets and credit card companies are quick to label millennials as being credit card-shy. According to a recent survey, millennials apparently fear their credit card debt more than climate change, the threat of war and even death. It may…
6 Steps to Create the Perfect Budget for Y-O-U
Some want vacation, others want a down payment for a house. Income, needs, and wants are different for everyone so not every [[bullet journal budget template]] you find on Pinterest will be best for you! Here are some steps to…
Student Loans 101
With tuition rates on the rise, student loans have become a necessary evil for many college students. There are many loan options for higher education and with the fall semester right around the corner, now’s the time to educate yourself…
6 Side Hustles to Bring in Extra Cash
You’ve sold your clothes, held yard sales, used coupons and had savings plans. You don’t have anything else to sell, you’re impatient to wait a year to reach your $1,000 goal, and you could use a more steady, residual income. Here are some side-hustles that can bring you more cash more frequently!