Benefits of Separate Bank Accounts in Marriage? Maintaining separate bank accounts as a couple is becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason. While joint accounts can work well for some couples, there are several benefits to having separate accounts. Here are some of the advantages of ...
How to Set Money Boundaries With Family? Money is a sensitive topic, and setting boundaries around it can be challenging, especially when it comes to family. We all love our family members, and sometimes it can be hard to say no to them when they ask for money. However, setting money boundaries ...
Genius Money Saving Hacks (you might not know about) Since starting this blog I’ve created several posts on how to save money and money saving hacks. This type of content is a favorite among my audience, so I’m always on the hunt for new tips. Of course, the more I post about saving money the ...
What are Tell-Tale Signs of Lifestyle Creep… Lifestyle creep is one of the biggest (and probably the most overlooked) obstacle to getting ahead financially. It keeps a lot of people stuck, it contributes to debt, and it’s why some people live above their means. If you’re not ...
5 Ways you’re leaving money on the table (and what to do instead)!!! Most of us have heard the expression “leaving money on the table.” It’s often used in business and refers to not taking full advantage of a negotiation. However, the phrase can also apply to personal finance. It doesn’t ...
8 Best Things to Always Buy at the Dollar Store Paying $1 for a household item at the Dollar Tree or Dollar General might seem too good to be true—you get what you pay for, right? Although there’s some validity to this statement, you don’t have to pay big bucks for certain things. ...
7 ways to trick yourself into saving money… Let’s be honest, most people can’t afford “not” to save money. A savings account can lift, or at the very least ease some of the financial burden of an unexpected expense. From experience, there’s no better feeling than ...
12 Golden Rules of personal finance (get your money right…starting today)!!! Being financially responsible takes dedication and determination — but these aren’t the only ways to get ahead. Need a little guidance and advice? Here’s a look at 12 “Golden Rules” of personal ...
8 tiny ways to improve your finances in 2023!! Each decision we make regarding money can have either a positive or negative effect on our bottomline. The bad news is that we might take a few wrong “financial” turns in life. The good news, though, is that it’s possible to get ...
Common budgeting mistakes…and how to avoid them!!! We see something we like. We have money in our account. So, what do we do? We buy the item without giving thought to whether we can actually afford it. Some of us are guilty…but this is just “one of many” common ...