Resources to Help You Manage Your Money
How to Plan for Random Expenses and Short-Term Goals
Learn how to plan for random expenses and save for short term goals. You may or may not know exactly what will happen in the future, but it’s important to be prepared and always be saving for all those unexpected expenses and the things you want to do in the near future.
How to Manage Your Savings for Random Expenses and Short-Term Goals
We all know we should be setting aside money for random expenses and fun things like vacations, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to separate your vacation money from your home repair fund from your emergency fund. Here are two easy ways you can set aside money for all of your savings goals.
5 Money Rules You Shouldn’t Follow
Although money advice is often presented as hard-and-fast rules that apply to everyone, the truth is that not every money rule is right for everyone. It’s important to identify your values and goals and follow your heart to know which financial moves help you build the life of your dreams. Here are some money rules you should break.
How to Plan for a Debt-Free Holiday Season
Holiday spending can easily creep up on you, leaving you at the end of the year with a lot of stress and a huge credit card bill. The key to a debt-free holiday season is to start planning and saving money months in advance so you can enjoy the holidays knowing that you’ve got the money to cover it.
401k Tips to Maximize Your Retirement Savings
Discover valuable 401k tips to maximize your retirement savings. Learn how to overcome fears and confusion surrounding 401k plans and make the most of this powerful retirement savings tool. From understanding what a 401k is to optimizing contributions, investing wisely, and updating beneficiaries, this article provides essential advice for securing a financially secure retirement future.
Cutting the Cord: How to Save Money on Cable
Learn how to save on cable without missing out on your favorite shows. Cutting the cord can be overwhelming when there are so many options. Follow these steps to create a system that works for you.
Easy Pantry Meals to Save You Time and Money
Feel like you never know what to make for dinner? Keeping a well-stocked pantry and having a list of go-to meals can help you save money by not going out to eat or avoiding extra trips to the store.
Pantry Essentials for Quick and Affordable Meals
A well-stocked pantry can help you save money by avoiding extra trips to the store and making more meals at home. Check out this list of what I always have on hand.
35 Free or Cheap Summer Activities for Kids
Social distancing doesn’t have to mean the end of summer fun. Here are 35 free or cheap summer activities you can do with your family.
7 Ways to Improve Your Finances Right Now
Want to take control of your finances but not sure where to start? Here are seven steps you can take to improve your finances right now.
How to Stop Eating Out and Save Money
Spending too much on food because you don’t have time to make meals? Check out these easy-to-follow tips for making more meals at home without sacrificing time for your family.
5 Best Personal Finance Books in 2020
Learn how to manage your money and create a rich life with these five best personal finance books. Get the resources you need to transform your finances and build a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
Easy Ways to Reduce Waste and Spend Less
Reducing waste goes hand-in-hand with spending less. When you’re intentional in your consumption, you buy fewer things you don’t need and throw out less. Check out these sustainable living ideas that will help you save money!
DIY Cleaning Spray
Looking for an easy DIY cleaning spray to use around the house? Here’s a recipe for an all-purpose cleaner using just three ingredients.
What Is an HSA and Should I Get One?
HSAs, or health savings accounts, are a great way to save money for health expenses and the future if you have access to one. Learn how to tell if an HSA is right for you and how to use it if it is.
I'm an Investor and You Should Be Too
Investing has traditionally been a man’s world. It’s time for women to step up and take control of their finances by learning to invest. Not only will you make more money, but you’ll safeguard your future!
How Do You Prepare for a Financial Emergency?
Are you prepared for a financial emergency? Having a financial emergency prepareness plan can help protect you when things don’t go as planned. Learn how to manage your money and prepare for disaster with these personal finance tips. With a little preparation, you can survive job loss or any other financial catastrophe that comes your way.
What to Do With Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check
The government is sending out a round of stimulus checks to help people survive and keep the economy going. But what to do with it? Spend it? Save it? Check out these ideas for how to best use this money.
Can Money Make You Happy?
The common wisdom is that money can’t buy happiness, but in reality it isn’t that simple. Money can in fact buy you things that make you happier, but there is no guarantee that making an extra $1 million a year is going to increase your life satisfaction. The real question is how are you using money to build a meaningful life based on your values.
Why You Need an Emergency Fund
An emergency fund is what keeps you from going into debt or being unable to pay your bills when bad things happen. Learn why everyone needs and emergency fund, what it is, when to use it, and how much you need in your emergency fund.