Interested in a low-buy year? Are you looking for practical, yet simple money saving tips? Do you need to spend less and save more? Getting ahead financially often requires adjustments to how you manage money. This involves creating a budget, making savings a priority, and spending less in ...
How to simplify your financial life and become a financial minimalist? Living simple means different things to different people. For some, it involves having less stuff to worry about and maintain. This frees up time to do the things they enjoy, in which case simplicity might even contribute to ...
Are you making these common money saving mistakes?!? Saving money can help you hit many of your financial goals, such as buying a house, enjoying more experiences, paying off debt, and even enjoying a comfortable retirement. However, saving money is easier said than done. In fact, some might ...
What is CIT Bank’s Savings Builder account? Does CIT Bank have monthly fees? Should you open a CIT Bank account? Here’s what you need to know about this savings. COVID-19 has taught us a lot of things. Those who didn’t know before now know the proper way to wash their hands. And ...
How to Teach Kids Good Money Habits (this post is sponsored by T. Rowe Price) I’ve always believed that financial education starts at home. If you don’t teach your kids about money, they’re likely to make a bunch of mistakes in their early adult years – mistakes that can take years to ...
Here’s how to make your budget better (why budgets fail and how to fix them) Even if you know how to budget, live by a budget, and feel budgets are important to personal finance, there’s always room to make your budget better Budgets are essentially a spending plan for your money. They ...
How much should you have in an emergency fund, and how to save an emergency fund? Even if you know the importance of an emergency fund, you might ask, what is a good emergency fund, or how much should I have in an emergency fund? Saving money is a crucial aspect of managing money. This is why ...
How to buy a house in 2023 (10 things you absolutely need to know) Buying a home is an exciting milestone—and for many, it’s the ultimate goal. But if you walk into a home purchase with zero home buying experience, and no clue on what to expect, the process can be intimidating (to say the ...
Here’s a look at 14 simple, clever ways to save money on clothes. Clothing is a form of self-expression – a way to showcase your personality. But depending on your clothing style—and how often you like to shop—growing a wardrobe can be pricey. The good news is that self-expression doesn’t ...
Between the higher price of goods and housing, life gets expensive. And if you’re like a lot of people you might take any and every opportunity to save money. This can involve shopping sales, forgoing a few wants, and even negotiating rates and prices. You might even get creative and ...