Are you an emotional spender? Spending may make you feel better for a moment, but it can spoil all your hard work keeping a budget throughout the year and make you spend more than you can afford. Luckily, there are ways to decrease your emotional spending and positively impact your [...]
‘Tis the season to make your list and check it twice. Creating a list of who has been nice this year is one step in creating your holiday budget. Here are some tips for creating the perfect holiday budget and avoiding overspending. […]
Although it’s easy to fall in love with a car at first sight, you should always take a step back and triple-check that it has up-to-date safety features that will keep you and your passengers safe. Does it have blind spot detection? What about extra airbags? Are there any recalls [...]
It’s never too early to begin saving for the holidays. Create a holiday savings plan and goal to help make your family’s holiday wishes come true. […]
Excuses are common when it comes to finances. It’s easy to make excuses when it comes to achieving savings goals, so it takes a conscious decision to get out of your own way. You can take some small, manageable steps to help you build better habits and implement ways to [...]
Wish your home came with a user’s manual when you purchased it? You’re not alone. Maintaining & improving your home can be overwhelming. To help, we have a list of 7 essential tasks every homeowner should know to avoid costly damage. […]
Finding a home in a low-inventory market requires time & effort. We have 6 tips that can be just the things to land you your dream home in this market. Your Real Estate Agent will make all the difference. The best thing you can do when looking for a home [...]
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Sometimes it can feel like you need thousands of dollars to move the needle on your finances even a little bit. So if you find yourself with a few hundred dollars–say from a tax refund or an unexpected windfall–the temptation to spend it can be great. After all, how much [...]
Getting your first apartment is one of the big milestones in a young adult’s life. It can also be a little frightening since you don’t know exactly how much money you’ll need to get by. But if you follow these easy tips, affording your first apartment will be a breeze. [...]
