Money brings happiness. Increased income directly correlates to an increase in happiness. But is money alone the cause for your happiness? Can happiness be bought? Take an introspective look at how you can bring more happiness into your life with a couple of fundamental ideas. Read More >>
Everyone has heard of a credit report. But many people don’t know exactly where to get it, or what to do with it when they have it. I’m not a financial expert, but these are some tips I’ve learned along the way on how to get and use your credit report. It’s also important to… Read More >>
Over the years, I’ve learned how to live a naturally healthy lifestyle. It means not only is my body healthy, but I also have a positive mind-set, a happy relationship and an overall feeling of well-being. Going through the process of changing is never easy, but I had to start somewhere and now I want… Read More >>
Most of us are no stranger to debt. We go into debt to buy homes and cars, and to get things that we want. These things might make us happy when we get them, but paying for them isn’t so much fun. We end up wishing we weren’t buried underneath a mountain of debt. Debt… Read More >>
If your wallet is a little light these days, you’ll want to take steps to reduce your financial hardship and relieve your stress. I’ve been there before, and there’s nothing more stressful than feeling like you can’t make ends meet. Here are 10 stress relief tips for the financially strapped that have helped me along… Read More >>
Salt is in just about everything you eat. This is particularly true if you eat out often. In fact, the average intake of salt is 3,400 mg a day. The recommended intake is around 2,300 mg and if you have high blood pressure or other sodium related complications then you’re generally required to keep it… Read More >>
Being in a bad mood is tough to get over. Sometimes removing yourself from the situation to shop with friends can help! Check out some ideas on how money can buy you happiness. Read More >>
If you focus on your budget and what you cannot do with it, you are doomed to failure from the outset. Creating a spending plan works better in many ways. One of those ways is that it incorporates spending into the equation and lessens the pain of budgeting in the first place. This applies to… Read More >>
One of my priorities has been to eat healthier, which means cooking at home and knowing exactly what is going into each meal. I’ve found some recipes that were easy and delicious, and wanted to share it with you. I honestly love pulled pork, but found the BBQ Pulled Chicken recipe in Cuisine magazine’s Slow… Read More >>
In the past, I’ve focused on my budget and what I CANNOT do with it – I was sure doomed for failure. I’ve created a budget, but sometimes it just didn’t work for me because I ended up spending what I tried to save. Instead, I found that when you incorporate spending into the equation… Read More >>
