Savings

Boost Your Financial Security: How to Save $1,000 Quickly

Boost Your Financial Security: How to Save $1,000 Quickly

Did you know that the average emergency can be resolved with $1,000? Saving $1,000 can be challenging, but it is possible with discipline and planning. By following these tips, you can reach your savings goal and improve your financial well-being.

How You're Passing Up Money Every Day (And How to Stop)

How You're Passing Up Money Every Day (And How to Stop)

Have you ever found money on the ground? It's a great feeling, right? But did you know that you're passing up on free money every day? Here are a few ways you may be missing out on free money.

Ditch the Budget and Create a Spending Plan

Ditch the Budget and Create a Spending Plan

Around here, we don't use the "B" word. We create sustainable Spending Plans and not budgets. If you find yourself struggling to create your Spending Plan? Here are some tips to help.

How to Get Current on Your Bills in 6 Steps

How to Get Current on Your Bills in 6 Steps

Are you tired of being behind on your bills? Do you feel like you're drowning in debt and can't see a way out? If so, you're not alone. Millions of people struggle with past due bills, but there is hope.

Retail Therapy: It's Not Really Therapy If It's Hurting You (Coronavirus Part 4)

Retail Therapy: It's Not Really Therapy If It's Hurting You (Coronavirus Part 4)

I know it’s tempting to shop your heart out online while we’re quarantined, but pump your breaks and maintain a social distance from online shopping.

Take a moment and identify what you do not have in your closet or home that you truly need. My guess is that list is very short. Do yourself a favor and use what you already own.

Marriage & Money

Marriage & Money

I read a story in a magazine column recently where a woman was asking for advice. She caught her husband of 11 years cheating and was having trouble deciding whether or not to stay in the marriage. From the little bit that the woman shared, I could sense the turmoil and conflict she was experiencing. It’s easy to say “I’d leave him” when you have nothing vested in the marriage. I can’t say with certainty what I would do, but I looked at the story from a personal finance perspective and thought I’d share my personal thoughts and suggestions on some things that I would think about during this crisis.