One of the biggest stressors for families is that of financial stress. When your financial house is in order, then the rest of your life falls into place much more easily. When you try these tips to balance your money and your life, the entire family will be less stressed and more happy overall. Read More >>
In today’s society, we tend to accumulate debt without giving it much thought. That was once seen as a sign of severe irresponsibility. But it has become so common these days that it seems more like a matter of mimicking what we see around us than a character flaw. Whether you’re managing your debt well… Read More >>
As budgets remain tight, many people have cut their monthly fitness memberships. While cutting the budget is good, not exercising isn’t so great. It’s important to stay healthy. The good news is, you can learn how to save money on fitness. This is one instance where you can have your cake and eat it too. Read More >>
As we saw in our 31 Days to Your Happiness series, money can buy experiences which make us happy. Keeping that money organized is essential. Check out these great ways to maintain financial happiness in your life. 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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Every family and every individual know the importance of cutting spending in today’s economy. However, many of these individuals do not realize that cutting spending in little ways can also help in this endeavor. Here are 5 smart ways to save money fast! Read More >>
In an effort to save money on my grocery bill, I’ve implemented the sage advice offered time and time again. I shop from a list. I buy what’s in season. I don’t, or (try not to) shop hungry, and clip coupons to look at what’s on sale. These are all very good rules to shop… Read More >>
