Savings
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. You probably already know that it’s all about calories in vs. calories out. That said, it’s …
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 …
All of us should have an emergency fund to help create some financial stability, just in case. Sometimes that is easier said than done. Especially with the current savings account rates at the traditional brick and mortar banks. With that …
With food costs only getting higher, how much we end up spending on food takes up a lot of our budget. We like to eat good, healthy food also, so that can cost even more sometimes. But, healthy food doesn’t always …
