With the economy causing more stress in our everyday lives, there’s so much you can squeeze, after all. You must be looking for more ways to cut costs without changing much of your lifestyle. Many of them you’re probably already doing without realizing it. Here are 7 creative ways to save money if you’re on
Valentine’s Day is a day that many people celebrate no matter their background, culture, or belief. It’s a day where you can almost feel the love in the air; the mall parking lots are full; there’s long lines at flower shops; the smell of chocolate pervades the air; it’s a day that brings smiles to
I really hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. We had planned to celebrate Thanksgiving quietly this year, but things turned out differently. My sister and her small family flew in from Haiti. To make it happen, extended family members traveled by car and plane from all around the United States. So, even though we are
Money tight? Do you want to stretch your paycheck further? Many of us desire such a situation. I’ll occasionally consider how I may reduce my expenses even further in order to save money till the next payday. It is feasible, but only to a certain extent. According to CNBC, 63 percent of Americans have been
Unlike many others who simply prefer to brag about their victories, I also like to brag about my defeats. We are all human, we all make errors that we learn from. My mother warned me with facts, but I ignored her. With her notepad, pen, calculator in hand, she’s constantly on top of things and
Hello Everyone!! It seems like I just posted my first Debt Overview post last week. I hope everyone is staying hydrated and enjoying the hottest month of the year. Little has changed on my end of the globe; I’m still working from home and spending time with the kids. The idea, according to office gossip,
If you are reading this, you most likely have some future financial goals you plan to accomplish. Without a budget it is almost impossible to do. A budget is a financial map to help you reach your financial goals. Having the map in hands doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t first determine your current
It used to be the norm for any car issues the first thing you do is to bring it to the mechanic shop and wait for the lengthy bill. Now, you have the ability to educate yourself about your car issue even before taking it to the shop or save money and time by turning
Never would’ve thought 180 minutes away from my friends would have changed my finances for the best. I was always a [New York] city guy and I still consider myself one for the most part. Living in the city has taught me so much I credit my humbleness to the harsh lessons. Seeing how I’m
The pandemic made it hard for many to consider saving last year due to jobs loss, hours cut or other life challenges. As we started this new year, I’ve decided to challenge myself financially. I actually have a list of money-saving challenges I wrote down on my journal such as: – Build my emergency fund–