The 2021 Ultimate List of Gift Ideas for Any Budget
Everyone is looking for ways to be smarter with their money — wherever and however they can. But with so many holidays, birthdays, and occasions when you want to give presents, it can be challenging to stay on your budget. That’s why we’ve created this list of gift ideas for 2021 and a few tips […]
5 Budgeting Methods You Can Mix and Match
It’s time to reframe the way we think about budgets. They’re not about going without or restriction. They’re a tool that can lead to increased financial freedom and help you have more to spend on the things you care about most. While creating a budget may sound tough, tons of different methods and tools make […]
Turn Budget Changes Into Investing Opportunities
This year has certainly had an impact on almost everyone’s daily lives and spending habits. In an unexpected fashion, many people are now thinking more critically about their money and prioritizing putting it toward the things that matter most — especially as certain areas of spending have slowed or stopped completely. For some, budgeted expenses […]
Back to Basics: How to Build a Budget and Stick to It
Just like you might take steps (literally, for the step-counters out there!) to keep yourself healthy, keeping your finances in tip-top state takes some legwork. One way you can look out for your financial health is by building a budget. A monthly budget will help give you a clearer picture of how much money you […]
How to Make a Big Impact in the Community Without Writing a Big Check
It’s a terrible feeling when you grab your wallet in hopes to donate to the bell-ringing Salvation Army Santa at your local grocery store or to the food pantry collection box at work only to realize you don’t have the extra cash to drop in. When it comes to charitable donations, it can be disheartening […]
How to Talk Finances With Your Fiancé Without Freaking Out
When you’re getting ready to head down the aisle, finances can be the furthest thing from your mind. Before you say “I do,” however, it’s imperative to get on the same page about how you and your spouse will approach spending, investments, debt, and budgeting as a wedded couple. And perhaps for sound reason: in […]
4 Tips to Get Fit on a Budget
There’s a strong connection between your money and your health—the more physically fit you are the more financially fit you can be. But working out these days can get pretty expensive. Between gym fees, gear, and trainers, it’s costing us an arm and a leg before we set an arm or leg in the gym. […]
Eat Organic on a Budget – 5 Tips to Help You Start
Eating organic is often considered healthier, but if you have hesitated, thinking that it’s too expensive, think again. With a little bit of planning and strategy, you could get the best fuel for your body without breaking the bank. Here are five ways you can eat organic on any budget. Go Big Time Shop the […]
Track Spending and Eliminate Debt
In the past, the best way to balance a checkbook was by hand, recording daily spending habits to ensure accounts were not overdrawn. But with the growth of technology, tracking spending habits is now as easy as clicking a mouse or opening an app. Banking online is a great way to conveniently track spending, pay […]
Tips for Reducing Credit Card Debt
The key to reducing credit card debt is either to pay off your balances every month or—when you can’t do that—make higher-than-minimum payments without adding to your balance. Although this may seem like a challenge if your credit card debt is very high, a determined and disciplined approach will go a long way toward helping […]
