Unexpected expenses rarely arrive at a convenient time. Whether it’s a car repair, a medical bill, a home repair, or an unexpected job change, having money set aside can help you handle life’s surprises with less stress. Building an emergency fund may feel impossible when you’re already stretching every paycheck. The good news is that…
You have decided it’s time to create a budget. Maybe you’re spending too much each month. Or you may not even know where your money is going. A budget can help solve both of these problems and more. How many are still on track with their Money Savings Challenges for the year? Creating a budget…
With a new year comes the thoughts of improving the different areas of our lives. For many, finances is high on the list but low on the level of success. Hundreds, thousands, even millions of individuals are in debt these days. If you are in debt, the first thing you need to know is that…
If money weren’t an object, I’d go back to school full-time to complete my degree and continue on with my Masters in Business Administration. Some of the items on my to-do list for the next 10 years are: Becoming debt free Taking a family vacation to Washington, DC and Birmingham, Alabama Becoming more organized Sending…
Teaching Kids To Save By Setting Goals My kids love to spend money. More importantly they love to spend my money. Money management is a skill that is definitely high on our list of priorities. I believe teaching my kids about saving is an essential life skill that should be taught as early as possible….
