Three Ways to Turn Entertainment Spending into Saving
If you are trying to accelerate your savings progress, but are frustrated by what feels like an already very tight…
If you are trying to accelerate your savings progress, but are frustrated by what feels like an already very tight…
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Try this simple, but important, financial homework assignment: before you make another purchase on your credit card, clarify the benefits…
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Whether we’re browsing the Internet or driving to our next destination, chances are we’re being assaulted with advertisements. Online ads…
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You spend as frugally as you can, and your savings are increasing every month. But to make sure your financial…
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If you want to see improvement in your financial life, try this one simple trick: Be grateful. Here are three…
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We’ve all heard about the benefits of a positive mindset. But did you know a positive outlook can also help…
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The average American now lives until age 80. And thanks to the ever-advancing medical field, many of us can look…
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When faced with a sudden, major expense that threatens your financial security, don’t panic. Follow these four steps to get…
The fridge is full and your bills are paid. Now that you’ve covered your necessities, what are you going to…
If you sometimes find yourself in a tight spot, or constantly fear a costly emergency, take steps to restore your…
While it’s a challenge to practice controlled spending every day, keep in mind that spending money you meant to save,…
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Have you ever logged onto your bank account and discovered you accidentally spent the money you wanted to save? Steady,…
You sat down, whipped up a budget, and thought you were finished. But something’s still not quite right. Maybe you…
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If you fear you’re drowning in debt, be afraid no more! It IS possible to repay what you owe and…
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Home ownership is a major financial undertaking that requires years of saving to accomplish. But did you know the cost…
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Before we achieve financial security, we need to master this simple concept: Don’t spend more money than you make. Even…
Many of us dream of the day when we’ll finally achieve financial stability. As you begin your financial journey, keep…
Before you jet set to a tropical hot spot, take pause. You don’t want your destination to deplete your savings.…
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Do you dream of someday owning a home? Here are four ways you can make this long-term fantasy a financial…
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As tax time approaches, we owe it to ourselves to start preparing our tax returns. While taxes affect us all…
While you may be congratulating yourself on your home ownership, you may also be dreading its unavoidable, unwelcome, and often…
With countless apps and technology to keep us organized, many of us have forgotten about a simple process that can streamline…
Your credit score reflects your potential for future credit risk, aka “creditworthiness,” based on your past credit behavior. A mathematical…
If you’re considering buying a car and taking out a loan to pay for it, here are four things you…
You’ve worked hard to get your credit score to where it is. Don’t let a thief put that at risk!…
We all have our little rituals to help us get through the day. Unfortunately, some of these practices may not…
As we age, we may find we need to shift our financial focus to keep our long-term plans on-track. Here…
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Now is the time to stop and assess your financial plans for 2017. Are you meeting your long-term financial…
Is a mountain of credit card and loan debt standing between you and your fortress of financial strength? Consider…
Have you tried to make a budget before, but found you just couldn’t stick to it? Unless you assess…
Time to buy a new laptop or tablet? Don’t bemoan those high price tags! Here are six tips to…
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Americans currently spend an average of $73 a month on their cell phone bills. Here are seven ways to pay below…
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As you approach the end of the year, ask yourself: are you on-track financially? It will be difficult to meet your…
We’ve all been told many times in our lives that we should save our money. Not as often, however, are we…
Whether you’re figuring out how much you need to save for retirement or looking to take out a loan, you’ll want…
As you proudly review the ten-year financial plan you’ve developed, keep in mind meeting your goals could difficult if your daily…
You don’t need to be a Harvard grad or Wall Street stockbroker to make smart financial decisions. Compound interest is a…
It’s best to buy a car at the end of the model year. So from now until October you’re more likely…
Many of us wish our savings accounts saw the same high interest rates that helped our grandparents’ accounts thrive. While interest…
Frugal living, like yoga, jogging, or other healthful practices, requires dedication, and the back-to- school season is an excellent time to…
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Tip 1: Pay Down Those Credit Card Balances Implement a budget and stop using your cards for now. Next, consider debt…
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Don’t be overwhelmed! Here are four tips to building your Budget. Track Spending Identify where your money is going. Record…