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
You promised yourself you wouldn’t do it, but it happened anyway. You overspent during the holidays, and now you’ve got a whopping post-holiday credit card hangover. Try these tactics for getting back on track financially. Avoid the blame game Rather than kicking yourself for … Continue reading
Welcome to another edition of the Best Payoff Tips! Each week we feature the best tips from financial articles, news and stories around the web. Whether it’s on our Facebook page, Twitter account or here on the blog, we aim to make money simple, … Continue reading
At the simplest level, if you’re broke it’s because you spend more money than you make. This is true if you’re broke at $100,000 a year or living on odd jobs making $20,000. Trouble is, that’s not very useful information. The … Continue reading
College can be a great opportunity if you do it right: a gateway to higher-paying jobs and a potentially secure career. It can also start you off in life on the wrong financial foot by putting you in debt before … Continue reading
Welcome to another edition of Best Payoff Tips, where each week we feature some of the best financial articles, news and stories from around the web. Whether it’s on our Facebook page, Twitter account or here on the blog, we aim to make money … Continue reading
So you’re finally on track. You paid off your last credit card. The money that was going to debt is now funneling into retirement accounts and a little savings plan for that vacation you’ve always wanted. Things are going good! Which … Continue reading
Pricey gyms and fancy workout gear and equipment can run a small fortune, but you can trim both your waistline and your budget with apps, items already in your home, ideas from the web, and more! Studies have shown that … Continue reading
Living paycheck to paycheck is a risky place to be in financially, yet millions of Americans do are in this situation every week. If you’re one of the 68% of Americans who do, take heart. You can still start to … Continue reading
Each week we feature some of the best financial articles, news and stories from around the web. Whether it’s on our Facebook page, Twitter account or here on the blog, we aim to make money simple, social and fun! We especially like to emphasize … Continue reading