Save Money

The practical advice of how you start saving money can be challenging to build into a habit. One way to be motivated is to try a saving money challenge. It is a fun and effective way to build a saving habit. After all, the best way to save money is by making a conscious effort….

Many people feel stuck in the cycle of going paycheck to paycheck. Having a low income, high expenses, and previous financial missteps make it feel impossible to get ahead. But it’s possible to start saving money. It would be best if you had a plan to make it happen. The Importance of Saving Money Why…

To build a solid financial plan, an emergency savings fund is essential. That way, a sudden job loss, home repair, or medical emergency won’t overwhelm your finances. We have the advice to get you started when you’re ready to begin. What Is Emergency Savings? Before diving into how to start an emergency fund savings, let’s…

Cutting the cord to cable TV has been a popular movement in the past several years. According to a PWC Consumer Intelligence Series report, there was a 3 percent decrease in consumers paying for cable TV in 2017 as compared to the prior year. There are good reasons why more people are canceling their cable….

When you’ve worn eyeglasses or contacts for a large portion of your life, you’re probably not attracted to the thought of LASIK eye surgery by its cost. It’s an expensive procedure just like other medical procedures are. But the value of waking up each morning, not having to put in your contacts is priceless. Let’s…

Many Americans have started to receive their stimulus check which is part of the federal government’s relief package due to the coronavirus. Direct deposits began showing up in eligible American’s bank accounts around April 11th. The $1,200 per adult and $500 per child is meant to help people and households through the financial pressure that…

You probably know what you need to be doing in order to have a secure financial situation. You know you need to work to earn money, save some, pay off your debt and invest if you can. However, there is much more detail to each of these than it may seem at first glance. We…

The average cost of a date is about $102 in the US, according to a study done by Match.com. That includes two movie tickets, dinner for two, and a bottle of wine. If you’re married and living together, most experts recommend two to four date nights per month – and that’s a lot of dough…

We all know how important your financial health is to allow you to achieve your goals like buying a house or being able to retire somewhere warm and sunny. Whether you’re going to get groceries for the week, weighing your choices on where to go for dinner, or deciding on if you can take the…

According to Yahoo, the average American household spends approximately $80 per week on groceries – which adds up to more than $4,400 per year. And given that that is an average, there will be a lot of families who spend significantly more than that. Groceries are one of the biggest expenses after rent and utilities….