When it comes to life skills, managing credit cards is one of the most important — and least taught — lessons. The sooner you learn it, though, you’ll find that responsible credit card management can be the key to ongoing financial wellness. Conversely, irresponsible credit card usage can be the first step in a downward
Q: Healthcare expenses are often one of the largest and most unpredictable parts of my household budget. From routine checkups to unexpected emergencies, costs can really add up. How can I save on healthcare costs without compromising on my wellbeing?
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Managing your money doesn’t have to be difficult or tedious. Whether you’re trying to save up for a dream vacation, working to pay down debt or you just want to stay on top of your monthly expenses,
Q: I’ve listed all my anticipated expenses for the holiday season and I’m ready to burrow under my covers and wake up on Jan. 2. There’s so much to buy and so little money to do it with! How can I pay for my holiday expenses?
A: Yes, ‘tis the season to shop
It’s that time of year again: Time to clean out those closets, polish that furniture and clear out that clutter for good! As you work through your home, banishing dust bunnies and organizing your spaces, don’t forget to take a good look at your savings, too. Spring is the perfect time of year to review your saving habits and spruce up your
If you’d love to live with a budget, but you don’t have the time or energy to learn how to create and manage a complicated spending plan, we can help! Similarly, if you’ve budgeted in the past but have fallen out of the habit and would love to jump back into life with a budget again, you may find this super-helpful.
With the right tools and information,
Q: Is it ever OK to give in to the urge to splurge?
A: We all know it’s best to curb impulse buys as much as possible, and to stick to our predetermined budgets. But sometimes, it’s perfectly fine to bend the rules a little bit and splurge
Q: I’m ready to start my holiday shopping, but I’m not sure how to cover all my purchases. What’s the best way to pay for my holiday shopping?
A: As with most large expenses, when it comes to covering the cost of your holiday
It’s great to get away from the daily grind, but budgets never go on vacation. The classic rules of sticking to your spending plan and not racking up bills you cannot pay still apply when you’re on vacation. The good news is, a vacation budget will actually make your trip more relaxing. When every dollar is accounted for
Ahh…summer! The season of flip-flops and sunscreen, of lemonade and baseball games. What’s not to love about summer?
Unfortunately, though, summer is also the season of overspending for many. When the sun is blazing across a cloudless sky and the day stretches on with endless possibilities, purse strings are looser and cards are swiped
