Does it seem like your money comes in and then disappears into a black hole? Is there rarely any left over for saving? If you want to find out where your cash is going and save for goals that really matter, create a … Continue reading
Making Small Changes to Save $1,000 a Year
Most people underestimate their ability to save significant amounts of money one dollar at a time. But saving large sums of money is really just a matter of saving small bits of cash day by day. Changing your small habits … Continue reading
5 Small Steps to Climbing out of a Mountain of Debt – and Staying There
Guest Post: Sharon Lechter, Founder of Pay Your Family First How are you doing with those lofty goals to get your financial house in order, particularly when it comes to spending and debt? One of the reasons so many people … Continue reading
Cut-Rate Baby: Seven Used Items That Will Save You a Bundle
When you’re expecting your little bundle of joy, you have visions of a sparkling new Pottery Barn nursery dancing in your head. Then reality sets in and you realize you’re probably not willing to forgo Junior’s college education for that … Continue reading
Buyer’s Remorse? Consider These 5 Tips Before You Splurge
When you’ve got a shopper’s buzz, you can talk yourself into buying pretty much anything — the latest “it” bag for Fall? Don’t mind if you do. Clearanced out tiaras? Your fabulous self will take two. It doesn’t hit you … Continue reading
6 Simple Tips to Save Extra Cash
Great things don’t happen all at once. They happen when you take small steps on a regular basis. If you can put aside $100 every month — that’s just a little more than $3 a day — in a year … Continue reading
How to Have a Purge-a-thon
You probably have too much stuff. Most of us tend to bring home more things than we take out. And as a result, our homes gain weight… The solution? Have a purge-a-thon! Unlike going on a diet, we can whack pounds … Continue reading
How Are You Spending Your Life Infographic
A fun look at the life of an average American. How does this match up to how you are spending your life? Data Visualization by Paul Van Slembrouck Illustration by John Neiner
How to Enjoy Less Debt for the Holidays
I have a brother who approaches the holiday season with a “Bah! Humbug” attitude, but over the years I’ve come to appreciate it. He gives the same present to every adult, every year: less credit card debt. He doesn’t spend … Continue reading
Getting Married With Class, But Not So Much Cash
You spend a large chunk of your life searching for the right person to walk beside you as you celebrate the blessings and overcome the obstacles life throws your way. Then, in a flash, you’re engaged and planning your dream wedding. But what … Continue reading