Articles: Budget

Twelve Ideas for Winning at the Savings Game
If you have struggled in the past with the savings game it can be hard to get that door open, ...
The Good and Bad of Loaning Money to Friends and Family
For many people who have a little extra cash to spare it’s not a big deal to pay for a ...
Budgeting Is More Important Than Ever
Establishing and living by a budget is always necessary, but in difficult economic times it is by far the most ...
Holidays: Simplify The Season!
Christmas, for most of us, is the most fun and joyful time of the year. We spend time with friends ...
Choice Not Chance Determines Success
In life, and especially when dealing with money, some people really struggle to find a workable solution to their goals ...
This New Year set a goal to up your financial game
Not sure where to start when it comes to getting your financial life in order? How about taking some time ...
It’s Time to Make Your Year-end Financial Review
Amid the financial chaos caused by the pandemic this year, it is more important than ever to review your finances ...
Surviving the Holidays During the Pandemic
This has been a year of stress and unexpected changes and as we approach the holiday season it’s looking like ...
The Best of 2019!
It’s come to be that time of year again when we review the old and ring in the new. The ...
Get ahead in your financial success by wrapping up the year right!
The end of the year can bring a lot of financial stress. There are school supplies to buy, fundraisers popping ...
Simple Ways to Save Money on Your Grocery Bill
There are many creative ways to save on your grocery bills, and the only thing you need to decide is ...
Tips for Affordable Family Trips
It’s summer vacation time again! In your determined efforts to live by a budget and steadily climb out of debt, ...
Planning Ahead for the Holiday Season
The Christmas season has arrived again, and along with all of that holiday spirit comes it's ever present shadow—holiday stress ...
Wedding on a budget: the elegant side of frugal
It is no secret your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and it should be ...
Throwing a high-class party on a cheap budget
With summer just around the corner, barbecues and social gatherings are not far behind. Usually, this is cause for celebration ...
Building a Financial Roadmap
Marriages today face many challenges, from finding good jobs and affordable housing to planning for children and even preparing for ...
Finding Resources In a Financial Crisis
Whether you are a self-driven entrepreneur or on somebody’s payroll, chances are you are living paycheck-to-paycheck or maybe even struggling ...
New Ways to Improve Your Finances
The New Year is the perfect time to hit “refresh” on your finances. Whether you need to update your insurance, ...
Surviving The Holiday Season: How To Celebrate Without Spending a Fortune
The winter holidays can be one of the most exciting parts of the year. The days get shorter and seasonal ...
The Hidden Costs of Gift-Giving
The holidays will soon be upon us all. While this should be a time to set aside our differences and ...
Why You Should Always Have an Emergency Fund (And How to Create One)
Unfortunate events always happen when you least expect them to, and sadly many people are often totally unprepared. Saving for ...
Saving money for the holidays
The holidays are upon us and what better time to start thinking about how we can afford to partake in ...
Creating a Household Budget
Many people associate budgeting with the act of cutting back on spending. While this is certainly one aspect of budgeting ...
Don’t keep up with the Joneses
Most everyone is familiar with the idiom “Keeping up with the Joneses”. It is a lifestyle of competition and comparison ...
Enjoy Summer Now— But Don’t Pay for It Later
When the weather is beautiful, we tend to see the many ways we could enjoy it. When funds are tight, ...
20 conservation tips that save your money (and the planet)
Everybody wants to save money, and hopefully, everybody wants to give back to their community. An easy way to do ...
A Simple Way to Start Your Budget
A budget doesn’t mean you have to stop doing the things you like to do. It might for a little ...
Celebrating on a budget
Let’s be honest, these days the holidays are too commercialized. Advertising agencies create entire campaigns to create a false need ...
Plan for a debt free holiday
The holidays are a wondrous time, full of joy, celebration and giving. It is also the season of spending. Planning ...
One Penny at a Time
When we think of saving money or reducing expenses, we often think of significant amounts of money, but sometimes it’s ...