Looking to find the best possible cell phone plan on a budget? Look no further! The research has been completed for you. In this article, we outline the best cellphone plans for couples so you don't have to do any further research! … [Read more...] about Best Cellphone Plans for Couples
Budgets
5 Features that Make YNAB an Essential Budgeting Tool
Since my husband and I married, I have been the budgeter. In the old days, my budget was done in a notebook with lined pieces of paper. Now, I use You Need a Budget (YNAB) and have used it for several years. There are five features that make YNAB an essential budgeting tool. … [Read more...] about 5 Features that Make YNAB an Essential Budgeting Tool
Managing Money During the Pandemic: Expert Tips to Follow
There's no question that the coronavirus pandemic has had major impacts on our economy -- some of which have yet to be fully analyzed. And while the influenza vaccine's effectiveness ranges between 60% and 90%, no COVID-19 vaccine has been created as yet. That means that one of the best ways to fight the virus is to stay home as much as possible in order to flatten the curve. … [Read more...] about Managing Money During the Pandemic: Expert Tips to Follow
These Are The Best FREE Personal Finance Tools To Try In 2020
Was one of your goals for 2020 to get your finances in order? One of the most common New Year's resolutions we hear about is people challenging themselves to save more money and/or spend less money. Well, the easiest way to keep on track is to have a tool that does all the heavy lifting for you! In this article, we will review the top free money management tools for you to try … [Read more...] about These Are The Best FREE Personal Finance Tools To Try In 2020
The Art of Paying Bills
We all know that paying bills isn't sexy or fun, but it is part of having a healthy financial life. Everyone pays their bills differently, but I'd argue that the more steady your strategy is the better. Most of us have some kind of system in place, but it's always good to take a look to see if everything is working. Some questions to ask when developing your bill pay … [Read more...] about The Art of Paying Bills
The $1 Thanksgiving Meal Challenge
Okay, so this is Thanksgiving week in the United States. I wanted to share the best stuff I've found on saving money for the holiday. The best example of a frugal thanksgiving I've seen is by this guy Jeffrey over at Grocery Coupon Guide - he basically tested himself by seeing if he could complete a $1 Thanksgiving Meal Challenge - essentially by buying enough food for a … [Read more...] about The $1 Thanksgiving Meal Challenge
How To Successfully Change Your Career Without Breaking Your Budget
It's all too easy to feel stuck when you're making a career change. Depending on the jobs you're interested in, a career shift could potentially mean investing time and money into getting a new degree, networking, and then making your way back up through the career ladder. … [Read more...] about How To Successfully Change Your Career Without Breaking Your Budget
Spender vs. Saver Relationship: How to Make It Last
According to this study by Ramsey Solutions, money is the #1 reason why couples break up. The results of the study show that a lack of communication around money is the actual issue. That said, when was the last time you and your significant other had a money talk? The goal of this article is to help ease into money talks and create guidelines for smooth communication. … [Read more...] about Spender vs. Saver Relationship: How to Make It Last
How to Budget the Easy Way
Budgeting can be like dieting. At first you are super enthusiastic and ready to conquer the world, however, after a couple of days you're pretty checked out and already ate some ice cream. That said, a lot of fitness gurus will say that they don't diet but rather they live a healthy lifestyle. Well, how do we translate that into budgeting? Having a strong and consistent savings … [Read more...] about How to Budget the Easy Way
The Biggest Signs that You Need to Save More Money
According to the Federal Reserve's most recent Survey on Consumer Finance, the median savings account for Americans contains $4,500. When looking at the survey results, you can see that younger Americans tend to have less in savings. However, their accounts grow as they age. But how do we know if $4,500 is enough? Well, unless you can make $4,500 last for 3-6 months as your … [Read more...] about The Biggest Signs that You Need to Save More Money
