This is BIG news, but it’s not the good kind. Household consumer debt in the United States has been steadily increasing over the years and has now hit a record high of $16.9 trillion. This represents a significant burden on American households as many struggle to keep up with mortgage payments, car loans, credit card […]
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The Best Way To Take Control Of Your Finances This Year
When it comes to managing your finances, it can feel overwhelming if you’re not in control of each dollar that you earn. You may experience stress and avoid tracking your spending, which can make it easy to lose money and get into debt. If you want to learn how to control your finances this year […]
Continue ReadingGet Rid Of Credit Card Debt From Holiday Gift Overspending
When it comes to holiday gift giving, it’s easy to go extreme and end up with a hefty credit card bill afterward. Overspending on gifts can lead to mountains of debt and financial strain that can take months or even years to pay off if not managed properly. Fortunately, several tips can help you eliminate […]
Continue ReadingFast And Easy Ways To Earn Extra Income And Save More Money
These days people are turning to alternate sources of income in order to supplement the money they make from their job. In many cases, they are doing this while at the same time working to save more money. While this may seem difficult at first, there are ways to earn extra income and save money […]
Continue ReadingHow Cutting Out Small Expenses Can Equal Big Savings
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 […]
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 ReadingOur Online Budget Advisor Tool Is Free & Simple To Use
The Online Budget Advisor tool sets itself apart from the competition by putting over 54 years of expert financial experience behind our system. Our tool is easy to understand, super-efficient, and extremely thorough. The system asks the very same questions that our professional budgeting experts and certified credit counselors ask during their face-to-face or telephone counseling sessions. […]
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 ReadingFantastic Tips On How To Stop Living Paycheck To Paycheck
More than ever, individuals and families are experiencing economic hardship. Not only is this due to the Covid-19 pandemic but also the loss of federal assistance programs. Approximately 54% of all Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Some feel there is no way to stop this endless cycle. However, making several smart changes helps families […]
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