When I graduated, I was thrilled to be done with college, start working and move on. Then, a few months down the road, I got my first student loan bill. And suddenly all of the loans I took out over the past several years for tuition and living expenses were very real. Taking out too […]
Weddings are supposed to be about celebrating the love we have with the person we want to spend the rest of our life with. It’s about vowing to be together and celebrating that vow with our family and friends. Unfortunately, many times getting married becomes all about money. People become so caught up with weddings […]
Get organized and simplify your bill paying process. It’s one of the most popular ways to get your personal finances organized. One of the most common New Year’s Resolutions people will make this year is to get organized. While it is always helpful to get organized around the house by cleaning out closets, under the […]
Our countdown to the holidays continues with our weekly holiday gift guide series! Today we’re looking for Secret Santa gift ideas under $20! Whether it was in college, with my family, or at my job, there is always a Secret Santa every year. Secret Santa, when you purchase presents for a recipient that doesn’t know […]
Dealing with student loan debt can be overwhelming. But before you start to regret your college days, you can do some simple things to help pay down your loans besides just finding ways to make more money. Here are four simple ways to save money and deal with your student loan payments. 4 Steps to […]
Choosing a place to live is daunting. I’ll be relocating with my husband soon, and trying to come up with where we are heading next is overwhelming. There are many reasons you might be considering a move to a different city, state, or even country. Looking for a change of scenery, more job opportunities, wanting […]
When you are trying to save your money or get out of debt, sometimes the process can seem like it’s not going so well. It can be frustrating when it feels like it’s not working as well as you had originally thought it would. If you’re not seeing your savings increase as much as you […]
Teaching teens about money is so important, yet it is often pushed aside and not dealt with. According to a shocking survey by Northwest Mutual, 43% of parents said they didn’t feel capable of teaching their kids about money. The teenage years are so important to understand finances and to start learning more about money. […]
It’s time to finish up our annual holiday gift guide series! For many of you the last thing on your list might be to find those inexpensive stocking stuffers! It’s no news that the holidays can be expensive. Between decorations, gifts, and parties, our budgets can definitely take a beating during the holidays. On top […]
When you’re on a budget, generally your priority is thinking how you’re going to save on groceries, pay your bills down, and even save for that family vacation down the road. Spending time with our friends often gets pushed aside. Going out to expensive dinners, dropping a ton of cash at a bar, or other […]
