Money and Life Lessons Learned from Moving
I STRONGLY dislike moving. I moved every year in college and was happy when I moved into a real apartment. However, I inevitably needed to…
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Saving and Being Money Savvy While Visiting
The time for college drop offs and last summer vacations is fast approaching. It can be very tempting and seem almost unavoidable to spend a…
Make The Most Out of Tax Free Weekend
Here in the U.S., summer is quickly coming to a close. Many great things happen around this time, one of which is Tax Free Weekend.…
Frugality is Important to Wealth
Money management requires some discipline. Personal finance is 80% behavior and 20% knowledge, so that behavior needs to include some discipline about spending, saving and…
Where Should I Put My Emergency Fund?
Everyone needs an emergency fund. The money you save for a rainy day or unexpected expenses is your emergency fund. Say the windshield cracks, you…
Why Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough!
No matter your age you hear about 401(k)s and IRAs, retirement investment accounts. You hear over and over that you need to be ready for…
Is Dave Ramsey Unrealistic?
Dave Ramsey is known for stating that you shouldn’t borrow money, at all. If you can’t make the purchase with the income or cash you…
10 Actions Needed for Financial Freedom
The terms financial freedom and financial independence generally refer to the same concept or ideal. However, individuals consider them to mean different things. For some…
How to Save Money on Holiday Travel
Holiday season is the one of the busiest if not the busiest time of the year to travel. Of course, you’re spending money on tickets…
5 Tips for Cutting Costs on Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s almost Thanksgiving Day, just two weeks left. Many of us celebrate Thanksgiving by eating large meals with friends and family. We have our traditional…