How to Save Money by Planning Meals in Advance

The average American eats out around four to five times per week. Whether it's a morning coffee and bagel or swinging into a drive-thru, it all adds up. Even if you're not dining at upscale restaurants, eating out makes it hard to stick to a budget. If you're trying to save money, it helps to [...]

2023-03-21T11:52:57-04:00March 23rd, 2023|Categories: Budget, Saving Money, Shopping|Tags: , , , , |

Financial Diets vs. Lifestyle Changes – How to Save Money

We're here to help you learn how to save money. Like diets, drastic changes don't usually stick. If you’ve ever tried to shed a few pounds, you know there are plenty of diets to choose from. Whether they’re dictating how much you can eat or what types of foods are acceptable, most diets have one [...]

2023-02-15T11:25:14-04:00February 16th, 2023|Categories: Budget, Saving Money|Tags: , , , , , , |

How to Budget as a Family

Financial education begins at home. Learning how to budget can be a family thing. What's one way that you can teach your kids the importance of setting financial goals, saving money, and watching what they spend? Involve them in the process of creating your family's budget. Budgeting as a family can help you and your [...]

2022-09-27T10:44:31-04:00October 13th, 2022|Categories: Budget|Tags: , , , , , |

Financial Check-Up: Tips to Fight Inflation

Creating and maintaining a budget is one of the best ways to achieve your financial goals. However, even the most dedicated savers can find it challenging at times. That’s why it’s essential to revisit your budget and financial plan every six months. This financial check-up is your opportunity to get back on track before you [...]

2022-08-17T12:37:40-04:00August 18th, 2022|Categories: Saving Money|Tags: , , , |

Personal Loans vs. Lines of Credit

Whether it’s a summer vacation, unplanned expense, or extra funds to bridge the gap between paydays, credit cards seem to be the popular choice, given their convenience. However, personal loans are often the better choice in terms of affordability. Personal loans (also called signature loans) typically charge lower interest rates than credit cards. They also [...]

Is a Zero-Based Budget Right for You?

It’s no secret that a budget is one of the best ways to set yourself up for financial success. With a traditional budget, you can see how much money you have and know exactly where your money is going. Once all this information is laid out, it’s much easier to manage your monthly bills and [...]

Teaching Teens About Money: The Basics

Teaching teens about money in the early years helps them prepare for any financial situation when they are eventually on their own. Many teens go through financial struggles that could have been avoided if they learned early on how to manage their money. Talk about the following topics with your teens so they can develop [...]

Are In-App Purchases Killing Your Budget?

While there is most likely an app for that, all these in-app purchases could be killing your budget. You will be amazed at the wide range of useful apps available for your home computer, mobile devices, tablets, and more. With so many apps available, it’s important to be selective about which apps you choose and [...]

5 Good Financial Habits to Start January 1st

Many of the things you do daily are simply a habit. Whether it's buying coffee on the way to work or a $10 lunch habit, they can potentially harm your budget. Similar to how bad financial habits can get you into trouble, good financial habits can keep you out of trouble. Implementing good monetary [...]

2021-12-16T11:11:01-04:00December 29th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , |

Rewards Credit Cards: Are They Worth It?

Just about everywhere you go someone is offering rewards credit cards. From your favorite stores, hotels, and airlines to gas stations and even amusement parks. Not to mention the countless commercials on TV promising the most cash-back or highest reward points. So how do you know if rewards credit cards are actually a good deal? [...]

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