The little things can really add up. Have you ever heard of the “Latte Effect”? It’s what some personal finance experts call unnecessary daily spending. Meaning you can save “X” amount of dollars per year by skipping your daily latte, cigarettes, bottled water, etc. Sometimes we forget to add the small expenditures into our budgets […]
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The 5 Quickest Ways To Save Money At The Grocery Store
It’s super easy to overspend at the grocery store. Every week you forget something at home and find yourself scrounging around in a hurry on your break to buy it. There’s a lot of information on the Internet about how to save money on groceries, but it’s not all that different from what you should […]
Continue ReadingHow To Track Expenses In 3 Easy Steps And Never Fail At Budgeting Again
You might think budgeting is a straightforward process, but it’s pretty difficult for many people. Keeping track of expenses can be challenging if you have irregular income or don’t usually have access to the same type of money at the same time each month. Some people find it challenging to track their spending because they […]
Continue ReadingFun Summer Activities On A Budget For The Whole Family
When the weather starts to heat up, and more people head outside, that’s when budgets start to go downhill. While all family members look forward to summer, parents and children typically have different viewpoints on what constitutes as a “fun” summer activity. Of course, when the cost is a factor, trips to the super expensive […]
Continue Reading7 Super Easy Budget-Friendly Options Besides Cable TV
Inflation is at a 40-year high, and rates have been climbing throughout the month. Many Americans are cutting the cord to cut back on their monthly expenses. The average bundled cable bill in the US is now well above $175 each month when you factor in all the fees. Therefore, cutting cable could remove about […]
Continue Reading8 Simple Ways To Save Money This Easter
Easter is almost here! Are you ready? If not, don’t run to the stores and mess up your monthly budget just yet! Easter is when many families get together to celebrate, but it can also be a costly time if you’re not careful. Here are eight simple ways to save money this holiday. You can […]
Continue ReadingOur Online Budget Advisor Tool Is Free & Simple To Use
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Continue ReadingHow A Minimalistic Lifestyle Can Improve Your Relationship With Money
When many people think about minimalism, they associate it with not having a lot of things. However, it can go a lot deeper than that and can even affect how you spend money. Many times, a minimalistic lifestyle can improve your relationship with money in the following ways. You Can Tackle Debt Better – A […]
Continue ReadingFind Out How To Reduce Your Monthly Expenses In 2022
As the year wraps up (pun intended), we can look ahead to next year and wonder what our finances might look like in 2022. It’s no secret that inflation is taking off right now, and prices are climbing higher and higher for our everyday needs. So, how does a person reduce their monthly expenses when […]
Continue ReadingHow Much Should You Contribute To Your 401(k) Plan In 2022
The amount of money that you put into your retirement fund now will have a big impact on what you can afford to live on when you retire. How much should you contribute to your 401 (k) in 2022? It is a question that many people are asking. The answer is different for every person […]
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