Build better habits to achieve your budgeting goals.
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 avoid self-sabotage. Here are some tips to help you get on a successful financial path. […]
Factoring time into your budget can reduce stress & create balance.
Is how you spend your time a part of your financial life & budget? It should be. Time is money. We have all heard that saying. So, why not factor the time for tasks into how our money is being spent? […]
6 Steps Toward Financial Wellness
Many people have a hard time sticking to their goals once they’ve set them. Often that’s because they don’t have an actionable plan. If you’re ready to increase your financial wellness and take steps towards your financial success, check out these easy tips that will get you on the right path. […]
The Best Ways to Use a Few Hundred Dollars
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 difference can $500 make? But used wisely, even a few hundred dollars can put you on the road to a more financially secure future. Here are some ways to make [...]
Affording Your First Apartment
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. […]
Wedding Budget
Its estimated 6 million people get engaged on Valentine’s Day. Now that a week has gone by of posting, calling, & texting the great news, what is the next step for these lucky couples? Time to make a budget! It is the least exciting part of your wedding, but it is the most essential. Here are things you should think about when breaking down your wedding budget. […]