The teen years are when parents start having to not just keep their kids on the right track, but they have to start teaching lessons that help them find their own path when they’re on their own as adults. When … Continue reading
How to Improve Your Financial Outlook by Connecting with Nature
Does your life seem like one big struggle, interrupted with only momentary glimpses of bliss and happiness? It’s no surprise. Living in a world filled with constant demands on everything from time to money can lead to a hectic pace … Continue reading
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5 Tips to Help Stop Impulse Spending
If you’ve ever bought something you didn’t need and then wondered why you bought it, you’re not alone. Most consumers, at some point, bought something they didn’t plan on purchasing. Clever marketing is used to lure consumers into making impulse … Continue reading
How Being Social With Your Finances Helps You Succeed
We all need someone to lean on to help us meet goals, whether it’s to lose weight or pay off debt. It’s OK to admit that you need support to succeed — everyone does — and that’s where “gamification” and using social … Continue reading
How to Save For Retirement When Stretched to The Limit
Do you have a goal of what you want to do after you retire and how to pay for it? If you answered no to that question, you’re not alone. About 40% of working Americans today are not saving for … Continue reading
4 Easy Tips to Organize and Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring cleaning isn’t just for the usual places, such as the garage, closets and yard — it’s a great time to get your financial house in order too. Before the warm winds start to usher in the sunny days and … Continue reading
6 Secrets Credit Card Companies Don’t Want You to Know
Make no mistake. Credit card companies are in it for the money, no matter how friendly their ads or how aggressive their user benefits may be. Though using credit cards can sometimes be a valid strategy under controlled circumstances, you … Continue reading
5 Ways to Teach Children to Be Smart With Their Money
This post is part of Women’s Money Week where we’re talking about family and money! One thing that the recession taught many of us is that frugality is a desirable trait. And one thing many parents wish for their children … Continue reading
10 Ways to Go Green and Save Money
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle not only preserves our planet, it can also save you money. Do your part to make the world a better place and bolster your savings account by trying these eco-friendly, economical moves. 1. Make your own … Continue reading