A Tangible Budget Trick

Key Takeaways In this digital age, we have fewer reasons to write things down by hand. Science shows that the part of the body that has the greatest connectivity to the brain is the writing thumb. By hand writing your budget, you create both something tangible and a stronger connection from your brain to that […]

Delaying Your Leap from the Nest

Key Takeaways It might sound strange to be living with your parents at 30, but it can be a good idea to help you defray costs if you have a significant amount of student loan debt. With rent costing anywhere from 30-50% of people’s income, housing is one of the biggest costs in a person’s […]

5 Tips to Help You Save Money Over Time

Key Takeaways Take at least two days before buying a cart of “stuff” on Amazon or any other online shopping site. Keep your credit card numbers to yourself and don’t just store them at your favorite sites for convenience. Pack your own lunch and make your own coffee. Eliminate forgotten fees for subscription services. Keep […]

Financial Fridays

Key Takeaways Do a quick, three minute look at your finances every Friday to ensure there are no irregularities and to keep your budget on track. One Friday every month, look at your assets and liabilities to ensure you are on track for any financial goals you might have. Once a year, do long-term planning […]

Blissfully Married

Key Takeaways For many reasons, getting married is a huge life transition. Combining incomes and budgets is a major part of that transition. Make sure you communicate with your future spouse about your spending strategy – and avoid the stress that can come from keeping money a taboo subject!

Using Your Budget to Get to Your Happy Place

Key Takeaways Structure can bring us happiness. Structure in your budget can help you spend on what makes you happy. You don’t have to spend a lot to take you to your happy place.

How Financial Stress Affects Your Health

Key Takeaways Financial stress, physical health, and mental health are all linked. If you’re experiencing chronic stress, you may end up in a vicious cycle of poor physical and mental health, which leads to more stress. Having a budget and making sure you’re saving money are ways to combat this cycle.

Financial Stress

Key Takeaways A recent study by the National Endowment for Financial Education revealed that the pandemic is causing many Americans to experience financial stress. Worries include a lack of emergency savings, ability to pay bills, and job security. Having an emergency fund available is crucial to help get you through crises now and in the […]

The Advantages to Getting Pre-approved for an Auto Loan

Key Takeaways Purchasing a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make, and you’ll likely do so multiple times throughout your life. You can get your auto loan pre-approved by an independent lender before you walk into a dealership. There are a number of advantages to getting your auto loan pre-approved.

Online Purchase Installments: Good or Bad?

Key Takeaways Many online retailers offer the option to pay for items in installments. Installments may seem like a good idea, especially when there’s 0% interest on a purchase. Be careful not to jump at these offers too often, otherwise your monthly payments may become overwhelming.