Budgeting

Budgeting

If you’re like many people, your parents probably taught you that debt is a good thing. Responsibly handling debt makes you a good credit risk, and a lender would be eager to loan to you. However, without judicious use of debt, it can quickly spiral into something much more sinister.

Posted February 20, 2024
Budgeting

The financial side of an upcoming marriage isn’t romantic or swoon-worthy. But it’s something that must be considered and discussed in order to help ensure a smooth union for years to come.

Posted January 2, 2024
Budgeting

Relocating can be an exciting adventure, filled with the anticipation of new experiences and better opportunities. But proper financial planning ahead of time is crucial to ensure that  your move goes as smoothly and stress-free as possible.

Posted July 19, 2023
Budgeting

Embarking on the journey to financial success can be overwhelming, particularly when faced with multiple goals and competing priorities. But taking the time to prioritize financial goals and then following through with them can reap tremendous and long-lasting benefits.

Posted April 28, 2023
Budgeting

The first step in budgeting for the perfect vacation is to be realistic about yourself, your finances and the experience you’re about to have. The budget should be based on your financial resources and your savings goals. But it also needs to take into account that life is for living. Let’s face it. Economizing at home is one thing.

Posted March 5, 2023
Budgeting

If you’ve ever wondered why they don’t teach teens about money in school, you’re not alone. Chances are, either you or your friends have asked this same question. Until the school curriculum changes, teaching teens about money in the real world remains in the domain of parenting.

Posted November 23, 2022
Budgeting

As an employee who has been loyal to your company, shows up on time day after day, and puts your heart and soul into your job, you know when the time has come to ask for a much-deserved raise in pay.

Posted November 3, 2022
Budgeting

Your credit score impacts everything from how much money you can borrow, to what interest rate you’ll pay, to whether or not your application for a home or apartment rental will be accepted. Without proactive steps, your credit score can easily fall into a range where it makes it hard to succeed financially.

Posted April 28, 2022
Budgeting

If you feel like you’re working as hard as you can and you still aren’t saving money, it’s likely that a household budget will help. Household budgets force you to take a hard look at how much you’re bringing in each month and how much you’re spending.

Posted April 20, 2022
Budgeting

To succeed in business, small business owners must keep a close eye on expenses. Poor expense management can destroy your profit on a project or business venture. A component of expense management is expense tracking.

Posted August 12, 2019

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