We spend a lot of time giving advice on what you should be doing with your finances, but we don’t always offer guidance on what you should be avoiding when it comes to money. Financial mistakes are common, but it’s important to not make them...
Now is the time to start saving for (and dreaming about) the places we can eventually travel. With summer around the corner, use this time at home to start planning a well-deserved trip. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip to a neighboring state, or...
At one point or another, most of us are guilty of impulse buying. Whether it’s clothing, home improvement, or a meal at a restaurant, it feels nice to occasionally have a “treat yourself” moment. If impulse buying starts becoming a common occurrence, it may be...
We all look forward to the one dinner of the year filled with family, football, and most importantly food! As much as we love this holiday, we end up spending and preparing a lot of time and money into dinner and not enough time being...
As Halloween approaches we begin to think what will I be this year? Most importantly, how much money should I spend again on this year’s Halloween costume? If looking at the price of a Halloween costume scares you we have some tips to help you...
Anyone who has ever attended college can agree college is not cheap. The price of tuition and other expenses are constantly rising; making it more difficult for students to make ends meet. Living on a tight budget does not mean that you have to stay...
According to the Department of Energy, utilities continue to increase with the average American home spending $2,200 per year. Families are constantly finding ways to lower their bills and reduce their usage. This does not mean you have to cut off your heat and wear...
Thanksgiving is a great time of year to unwind and enjoy the presence of friends and family. To avoid the stress of money early on, start planning now. There are simple and easy ways to cut back the costs of your celebration, and we want...
Have you ever tried to plan a vacation, but just didn’t have the funds? Well, maybe you did have the money, but you spent it on eating out, ordering a latte every day, or going out with friends every weekend. If this sounds like you,...
After the holiday rush of Christmas and New Year’s, you may have promised to budget, pay off credit card debt, and spend less in the new year. However, Valentine’s Day just around the corner, bringing with it expectations of expensive dinners and gifts. Although holiday...