So you’ve successfully followed your budget for months and reached some of the financial goals you set out. Preparing a budget that you stick with is hard at times, so sometimes it’s ok to look for ways to reward yourself. After all, if you don’t reward yourself once a while, it could cause you to…
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us many things, from adjusting to living in quarantine, home-schooling our kids, to working from home. Arguably one of the most important things that we have learned is how important being financially stable is. Like many of these lessons learned, we have been more reactive than proactive in our approach….
There aren’t a whole lot of ways for kids to make money until they’re old enough to do things such as babysitting, mowing lawns, etc. That doesn’t mean there are not many opportunities out there for them. It just means you have to get a little more creative. And as luck would have, there are…
The economy certainly took a hit last year in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many people found themselves struggling to make ends meet as they were let go of their jobs or furloughed. Whether you’re one of those who were affected by the pandemic or seeking high paying jobs in demand for the…
Part-time jobs aren’t just for college students who want to make a little extra coffee and pizza money. Some people take them on to supplement their income from their full-time job or want more time to do things they enjoy. The best paid part-time jobs usually require specific skills to get started. We’ve rounded up…
The importance of having a solid financial grounding early in life can’t be overstated. The habits they pick up will stay with them for the rest of their lives. So how can you as parents teach them about the value of money? Getting them to make money as a kid is one effective way to…
You can improve your financial situation by taking the right steps in the right direction. But it’s not always easy to make that first step. Millennial saving habits often get a bad rap. Building good saving habits overnight isn’t feasible. What is possible is making little adjustments that build up to making a significant difference….
Becoming a parent is one of the biggest milestones that happen in life. It is also a huge financial undertaking that can be overwhelming to think about. There are those big expenses such as the cost of the baby’s first year, including diapers, child care, insurance, and other baby necessities. Budgeting for a baby and…
Self-employed, contractors, freelancers, and commission-only workers can potentially earn more than their counterparts. Some trade-offs come with that too. Income management is challenging when you can’t predict how much money will be coming in during a month. If you are using a personal budget planning system for keeping track of expenses regularly, this can be…
Teaching kids about money is an important life skill that parents should instill as early as possible. One of the best ways to do this is by learning how to make money as a kid. Discover how to introduce the concept of money and some of the best ways to make money as a kid…
