Savings
Anyone can tell you there’s no “secret” to financial success. It’s basic arithmetic: Spend less than you earn, and you’ll have money to spare. That’s simple in theory, but harder to put into practice. In 2020, 46 million Americans – …
I knew that this school year would be pretty hard for most kids who have to stay at home and learn all day. One thing I decided to do with my son is taking him on a cheap field trip …
Everything going on this year has created a different perspective for most of us. Not just with our jobs, travel and kids’ schools either. It has had a direct impact on our finances. In a big way! And because of …
A lot of us really enjoy spending some of our free time going to the movies. It can be a great escape from our daily lives and a great source of entertainment. However, it can also cost an arm and …
Spring is right around the corner! And with that comes the annual spring cleaning. Some of us dread this time of year, but others really enjoy it. That’s because it is a great time to take stock of what you …
Set a goal to lose weight this year? Losing weight and getting back in shape is one of the most common New Year’s Resolutions according to a survey by YouGov. You probably already know that it’s all about calories in …
I usually don’t give myself a word of the year, but for this year I’ve decided that my word will be ‘building’. I’m going to work on building in various different aspects of my life, but especially when it comes …
Christmas has come and gone. While you most likely want to settle back into a routine, celebrate the new year, and put Christmas planning on the back burner now is the perfect time to start saving for Christmas next year. …
While the end of the year can be financially draining due to the holidays, many of us may have an end-of-year bonus to look forward to. Whether your job generally provides one due to performance or a bonus comes completely …
The average American household has $4,830 in a savings account. Not particularly great, but not entirely hopeless either. Financial experts recommend saving at least 10% of your income, but what if you could save more? I recently read an article …
