Now is the time to wave goodbye to last year, remembering all of the wonderful memories we made and learning from any mistakes we may have made throughout the year. Like many others, you may have created your New Year’s Resolutions to make this year even better than last year. Most of the time, whether […]
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13 Ways To Avoid Identity Theft
Posted byIdentity theft is a scary thought, but for many people, it falls into that category of “it will never happen to meâ€. But that could not be further from the truth. Unfortunately, the FBI says it’s “America’s Fastest Growing Crimeâ€, and it shockingly impacts more than 10 million Americans per year. Protecting your identity is […]
The holiday season is often thought of as a fun, festive time filled with wonderful memories that are shared with your family and friends. But it can also be a stressful time and wreck financial havoc if you are not prepared with a budget. Before you head out and stock up on all of your […]
15 Great Gift Ideas for Couples
Posted byOur holiday gift guide series continues! This week we’re featuring great gift ideas for couples this holiday season. A simple way to save money on that dauntingly long holiday shopping list is to combine recipients if you get the chance. If you will be buying for a couple this holiday season, you can buy them […]
Til Debt Do Us Part
Posted byThe CNBC television show, Til Debt Do Us Part, features renowned financial expert, Gail Vaz-Oxlade helping couples get out of debt and manage their money better. The financial author and columnist comes into their home to dissect their current financial situation. I love this show, and I’ve learned a lot about money. If you’re looking […]
Over the last few weeks, you took steps towards improving your financial health. As we mentioned earlier in How to Improve Your Finances When You Don’t Know Where to Start, many don’t take action with their finances until they are in terrible shape. Getting out of debt or trying to save more money can be […]
35 Tips to Save Money on Food
Posted byIf you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of money on food each month. While food can be costly, the good thing about the cost is that it can be flexible. By making a few simple changes here and there, you can really add up the savings from the money you spend on food. […]
How to Deal With Debt Collectors
Posted byDealing with debt is rough enough. It’s stressful, depressing, and scary. What makes it even worse is if you begin to start receiving calls from a debt collector. You may receive a call from a debt collector for several reasons. Here are some reasons why they may contact you and how to stop a debt […]
6 More Ways to Improve Your Finances
Posted byLast week you took the first steps to improving your finances in How to Improve Your Finances When You Don’t Know Where to Start. Like I mentioned last week, you don’t have to have to win the lottery or get a giant promotion to change things. Whether you’d like to get out of debt or […]
Albert Einstein defines insanity as doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. I find this most applicable when I hear people complaining about their finances and their money and the lack thereof. I know a lot of people who always seem to be saying they don’t have enough money, are […]