Oh, Thanksgiving! What was once a time of family gatherings and being thankful for what the year has brought is now a time to SHOP! SHOP! SHOP! Black Friday is one of the most well-known shopping days in the world. There are many different deals throughout the year at your favorite stores, but none of […]
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Should You Take Out A 401k Loan?
The High Cost of a 401k Loan – If you are a hard working person that has an emergency, new business venture, or a large purchase that you desire, you may be thinking about borrowing from your 401k plan. Generally, people can borrow money from their 401k plans after a certain amount of time if they […]
Continue Reading20 Things You Spend Too Much Money On
Are you looking to cut some unwanted spending from your budget? There are many small purchases that you make almost daily that can really add up to some big money. We often don’t put much thought into some purchases that seem necessary and normal. But by cutting some of these things out of your spending, […]
Continue Reading5 Other Ways Credit Counseling Can Help
If you don’t have a lot of credit card debt, you might think that a credit counseling service may be of no use to you. However, that is most definitely not the case. In addition to helping those with credit card debt, credit counseling can help those who have student loan debt or have just […]
Continue ReadingHow to Achieve Financial Independence
The Fourth of July is right around the corner. On this day, we are reminded of our Independence as a nation. But what about our financial independence? The goal of financial independence is to be able to cover all of your living expenses for the rest of your life without the need of a full-time […]
Continue Reading10 Things to Give Up in Order to Save Money
No matter what your income level is, learning how to budget and save a little money each month is a valuable skill. If you’re dealing with a change in income, mounting debt or have exhausted your emergency fund due to an unexpected need, then saving will help you regain financial health. If you are struggling […]
Continue ReadingTop 10 Money-Saving Tips for Summer
Summer is fast approaching and it can be one of the most expensive seasons because everyone wants to be outside, and they want to do something fun. Having a fun Summer doesn’t mean you have to break your budget. Luckily, when the weather gets warm, the deals get hot. Follow these 10 tips on the best […]
Continue Reading15 Things You’re Spending Too Much Money On
Some everyday items are a necessity, but others are just out of habit or a want, not a need. There are many ways to ensure that a person stays within the lines of their budget each month. One of the easiest options is to avoid paying too much money for an item when they don’t […]
Continue Reading7 Expenses to Cut from your Budget
Almost everybody is looking to live within a budget these days, either to live in the manner they would like or to save for a specific life goal, such as a wedding or college. Certain aspects of a budget can be difficult to stick to, including the need for new items to replace old […]
Continue ReadingTake Your Financial Future into Your Own Hands
Guest Blog Post By Katie Bryan, America Saves Communications Director America Saves Week, February 23 – 28, 2015, is the perfect time to review your finances, set your savings goals for the year, and set up a system that will allow you to save automatically. That’s why the America Saves Week theme is – Set […]
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