Want to save money AND live your best life? You can have both. Budgeting doesn’t have to be a bad thing. We have tips, tricks and tools that will help you save money without sacrificing the things you love.
Budgeting
There are some costly events in life that you simply cannot avoid. You may have to go into debt for them. These include unexpected medical emergencies or a major (and necessary) home repair. That said, some debt should be avoided whenever possible. There are certain things in life that you should never go into debt […]
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Budgeting
“Common sense just isn’t that common anymore.” You’ve probably heard that phrase uttered before. Maybe your initial response was to “OK Boomer” it away with disregard. When it comes to money, though, it’s shocking how often people fail to apply even a tiny amount of common sense to their decisions. You might know a friend […]
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Budgeting
It’s payday! You look at your pay stub or bank balance to find the best surprise ever — you’ve been overpaid! It’s like the “Bank Error in your Favor” card in Monopoly. However, before you start making plans for how to spend your unexpected windfall, you should consider one sobering fact. Under U.S. federal law, […]
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Budgeting
Sinking funds are an often-overlooked personal finance concept. However, they can really help you stay on track and avoid budget overruns. The basic premise is simple. Every month you “sink” a little bit of extra money into a specific budgeting category. It could be transportation, planned purchases, personal entertainment, or vacations/holidays. Then, if a rare […]
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