Wondering where all of your money goes each month? If you’re one of the nearly 30% of Americans who live without a monthly budget, then you’re not alone. If you feel like you’re living paycheck to paycheck or struggling to
We all know that physical fitness is an important aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, when was the last time you heard about financial fitness? If you want to be financially fit, here are some of the key habits
If you’ve gotten by just fine without a budget, you might think that you don’t need one at all. But when you start to map out your income and expenses across months, you might be surprised at what you can
While determining an investment strategy or purchasing insurance might be complicated, not everything related to creating a sound financial future has to be. In fact, there are plenty of small but substantial habits you can adopt now in order to
Here are three things you can do to trim down on your auto repairs costs in the future. Save Money On Replacing Your Air Filter Your cabin air filter cleans the air that comes inside the car from the heating
Organization. This should be your one goal this year. Here’s why: It helps you pave the way for other financial goals. If your level of financial organization allows you to do nothing more than pay your bills on time without
The word “couponing” tends to incite drastic opinions. Most people are either in favor of it (who can live without couponing?!) or very much against it (who has time for that?). If you find yourself veering towards the latter, check
Start with a Wishlist If you’re not sure where to start, here’s what you should do: Start with a wishlist. What would you really love to see happen in your financial life? Do you have debt to pay off? A
Pithy sayings about a dollar a day and soundbytes of financial wisdom feel completely useless when you’ve been hit with financial hardship. The idea of an emergency fund seems laughable because you feel as if you’re living in an emergency
Stress and worry begin in the mind as troubling thoughts, but they can quickly snowball into physical ailments such as headaches, high blood pressure, and heart problems. In fact, according to the American Institute of Stress, as many as 90%
When we don’t feel equipped to shift our thinking, we tend to immediately turn to our environment for comfort. This usually comes in short-lived bouts of instant gratification – spending money on something that will make you feel better. Or
The hardest part of getting out of debt is not the math. For many of us, it’s not even the money. No, for most people the hardest part is the perseverance required to become debt free. Here are the top
