Imagine that running a 5k has been one of your goals for a long time. You want to check it off your list so you’re preparing. Your alarm sounds an…
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Even if this year did not turn out as you hoped, you can still end the year on a positive note with your money! Below are TEN quick-hit items that…
Financial stress is running pretty high right now. Perhaps your job has been impacted. Maybe you’re seeing unexpected health expenses. The kids are home instead of at school. There’s a…
If you’re feeling panicked about your money right now, breathe and start reviewing your current situation with these six steps. #1. Let’s start with looking at your monthly income and…
If you search “how big should my emergency fund be?” you’ll find a lot of different answers. Everything from “you don’t need one” to “a full year’s worth of expenses.”…
Do you use a credit card for emergencies? You are not alone, as many of us were taught to keep a credit card, “just in case.” More than 189 million…
Have you ever felt like stuff just kept happening out of your control? You know the saying: when it rains, it pours. A car repair. An unexpected medical expense. Job…
You finally have some breathing room in your budget; you’re spending less than you earn and there’s cash left over at the end of the month. Now you want to…
To save means to set aside, keep, reserve, conserve, or stockpile. National Savings Day (October 12th) was created to drive awareness about the importance of saving. To quote Warren Buffett,…
Pro·cras·ti·na·tion (prəˌkrastəˈnāSH(ə)n) – the action of delaying or postponing something. We’re all familiar with procrastination; whether it’s a particular household chore or those financial tasks we all know we should…