When you’re middle class or lower class, there might be less wiggle room in your budget for error. In which case, it might not take much to throw off your finances. With that being said, here are five things that can potentially keep them stuck. 1. Thinking that everyone is broke I bring this ...
How to successfully live within your means (even in this economy) With each passing year, it might become harder and harder to live within your means. Even when you’re being mindful and calculated with your spending and doing what you can to avoid lifestyle creep, life keeps getting more ...
How an “everyone is broke” mentality holds you back? It’s no secret that life is more expensive than it was just a few years ago. As a result, many people have seen their disposable income drastically reduced or even wiped out altogether. Acknowledging this reality is okay. ...
How to Improve Your Finances? Got an hour? There’s no better time like the present to take control of your money. The good news is that this doesn’t take a lot of time. In fact, you might be surprised by how much you can accomplish in just one hour. So here’s a look at what ...
From time to time I’ll see a video or post that inspires content ideas. And recently I saw a post where a person broke down the biggest pet peeves about their industry. This got me thinking about my own money irritants (or things that rub me the wrong way). I don’t have a lot of ...
What is the 24 Hour Rule? The 24 hour shopping rule is recommended for impulse or unplanned buys. It’s a cooling off period where you give yourself time to pause and think about a purchases before going through with it. You can use this time to consider whether the item is something ...
Being frugal is important to a lot of people. It’s about spending on things that matter to them and getting the most value for their money. But that’s not the only area where we can be frugal. Time is a valuable resource. In fact, it’s believed to be more valuable than money. ...
Money problems can be a major source of stress and anxiety for many people. Whether it’s struggling to pay bills, dealing with debt, or just feeling like you never have enough money, financial issues can have a serious impact on your well-being. However, the good news is that many money ...
Things You Shouldn’t Do When Trying to Save Money Are you ready to take control of your finances and become a better saver? Saving money can bring many benefits, like having a solid emergency fund, enjoying more experiences, breaking free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, and ...
Why a no spend challenge “might” not work? At the beginning of every year, there’s a lot of talk about money challenges—whether it’s a no spend or a low-buy—which makes sense because some people see a new year as a fresh start for their money. And I love a good money challenge; ...