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 ...
How to prepare your finances for a recession? According to a recent poll, about 6 in 10 Americans feel that we’ll be in a recession by this time next year. Of course, there’s no way to predict the future or know where we’ll 12 months down the line. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t (or ...
9 Money mistakes that can hurt your finances…big time!!! Let’s be honest, most of us have made money mistakes. Some mistakes were minor and didn’t cause long-term damage. But you might have a few major ones under your belt too. And if so, it might take years to dig yourself out of a ...
You might ask: Is a high-yield savings account worth it?!? A high-yield savings account can help you reach goals faster, but how do these accounts work? And most importantly, how does a high-yield savings differ from a regular savings? Growing a savings account can seem like a tedious task, ...