There is no doubt that there is strength in numbers. Whether you are trying to change a behavior or develop new habits, a strong support network is the best way to succeed. You can use these same social strategies to improve your finances. Your peer support group doesn’t have to be a structured plan, either. […]
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Can You Save $1000 a Month?
The basis of having healthy finances is having a fallback plan, also known as an emergency fund. In fact, it is what Dave Ramsey often calls “Baby Step One.” Save $1000 a month (or within a month) to lay a good foundation for your finances. However, very few people heed this warning. I’m embarrassed to say […]
Budget Exercise: How to Get Fit For Free
Start the New Year With a Money Challenge
If you frequent social media (or any part of the internet) you know that people are starting to talk about their New Year’s resolutions. Many people will resolve to save more money or get control of their finances in 2017. Some will take a challenge to do so. A couple years ago online challenges like the […]
What Are The Most Effective Ways to Save Money?
Punctuation Saves Lives (And Money)
Every one of us has heard the saying, “punctuation saves lives,” especially if you have a friend that is a writer or avid reader. It is true that punctuation can change the entire meaning of a sentence. For instance, you can say “let’s eat grandma,” which is terrifying, OR you can say “let’s eat, grandma.” […]
How Working From Home Saves Me Money
More and more people are becoming interested in passive income or working from home. The flexible schedule and freedom working form home provides is extremely attractive. I have been working from home in some capacity since my sophomore year in college (about five years ago). I started my work-from-home adventure with a small freelance gig. […]
You Should Be Talking to Your Kids About Money
As a parent there are many things that have been bestowed unto you to teach your children. In many films and television shows these talks usually center around the opposite sex, the “birds and the bees” or the difference between right and wrong. Those talks transfer off the screen into real life as well. There is […]
The Only Way is Fashion Lane
Hello hello my friends! As I’m sure many of you would agree, sometimes it is so hard to find nice looking outfits wihtout blowing a hole through your wallet. I know that in these unsteady economic times it is geting harder and harder to justify spending a chunk of money on clothes too, but never […]
