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December 22, 2011How to Save Money: Small Cutbacks that Add Up
July 14, 2011You often hear stats about how if you give up that morning cup of coffee at Starbucks, you’ll be saving x dollars per year. That’s great, but some of us just aren’t ready to give up that shot of energy in the morning. That’s okay! There are many other small changes you can make in your life that can add up to big savings over time. Here are a few to consider.
How to Make Finance Fun
June 2, 2011I know a lot of people dread looking at their finances, but honestly, I’ve never understood why. Dare I say it, I actually enjoy analyzing my finances. In fact, it’s something I often do when I’m feeling bored. Trust me, I’m no math guru, and I’m certainly no expert in stocks or bonds. I just get a level of satisfaction in tracking my progress, and you can too. It’s easy, I promise!
5 Common Excuses for Not Budgeting Your Money
May 12, 2011Budgeting can seem like math minus the fun – and we all know how fun math is. What’s exciting about adding up all your expenses and seeing that you spend way too much each month and need to cut back? Or maybe you put everything on your check card so you won’t overspend. Genius, right? Except you’re not building credit then, and unless you’ve also set up an automated transfer into a savings account, you’re probably not retaining any money either. But many people don’t want to hear that. Let’s examine five common myths that keep people from budgeting.
Personal Finance for Beginners
April 18, 2011When you take that first leap toward financial independence, it can be rather overwhelming. People start throwing abbreviations at you like FICO and IRA, and you may often be left scratching your head. Don’t worry! With these five easy steps, you’ll be well on your way to financial success.
Do You Know Where Your Money Is Going?
April 15, 2011Have you ever looked at your bank account a few days after your paycheck was deposited and wondered, where the heck did all my money go? The key to finding out where your money is going is to track your spending. To get started, here are three top tips to keep track of your expenses, so you can evaluate ways to save money and keep your hard-earned cash in your bank account a little bit longer.
How to Eat out without Putting Your Budget Planner in the Red
January 25, 2011After a long day of work, sometimes you just don’t feel like cooking dinner, even though you know it would be cheaper to eat in. Americans spend an average of $225 a month eating food away from home, but there are many ways you can keep that figure down while still enjoying a change of scene.
Organize Your Monthly Budget Planner in 5 Simple Steps
January 21, 2011Handling your monthly budget planner might seem unmanageable. But if you learn and practice how to organize monthly bills, you can save time, worry and even money. When you pay bills late, you may suffer numerous financial consequences, like late fees and a hit to your credit score. This can quickly stretch even the best-intended monthly budget too thin. Fortunately, several ways exist for you to learn how to organize monthly bills that do not require learning a lot of new skills or spending money.
4 Ways to Keep More of Your Monthly Income
January 6, 2011Most consumers are looking for ways to stretch their income and maybe save more money for the future. If you get ever short on cash, the easiest way for you to solve this problem is to cut down your monthly expenses. Saving money may not be an easy task to do, but it’s definitely not impossible no matter what your personal financial situation is. Here are four easy ways for you to keep more of your monthly income.
4 Ways to Slash Your Personal Budget Fast
December 30, 2010Saving money requires discipline and a positive mindset. You can’t save much if you see everything as a “need.” There are things that you really need, like food, and there are things you want, like bags and shoes, that can be bought at a future time when the economic situation is better and you have excess cash. Right now is a great time to start being more frugal and save cash for unexpected emergency situations. Here’s how to slash some costs fast.
