How to Budget When Having a Baby
May 22, 2013
Becoming a parent for the first time is thrilling and terrifying on several fronts, not the least of which is budgeting. You know having a baby is going to cost you dearly in the wallet, but how much? Should you set aside $50 per month for diapers and other regular expenses? Should you anticipate dropping [...]
10 Tools for Meeting Your Money Savings Goals
April 15, 2013
Are you looking for a way to boost your savings goals? Thanks to technology, there are plenty of tools out there that can help you reach your goals – no matter what you are trying to accomplish. Here are some tools that can help you meet your money savings goals: Mint: If you want to [...]
The Best Personal Finance Tracking Software
February 12, 2013
If you want to improve your finances, it helps to have a solid idea of what is going on. Unfortunately, we as humans have a pretty poor ability to track what we earn and what we spend. As a result, it helps to have some sort of method of keeping track outside our heads. For the [...]
Mint Review: A Free Online Budgeting Program You Might Like
February 11, 2013
One of the most popular personal finance applications out there is Mint.com. Not too long ago, Mint was bought by Intuit, the same company that puts out Quicken. And I’m going to be honest. One of the reasons I was disappointed with the latest version of Quicken (other than the fact that the new version [...]
Are You Paying Enough Attention to Your Finances?
January 14, 2013
At times, it’s all too easy let financial matters slip through the cracks. However, you need to make sure that you are on top of your finances in order to make the most of your money. Here are some of the problems that you can encounter if you don’t take the time to address your [...]
You Need a Budget (YNAB) Review: A Great Application for Keeping Your Spending in Check
January 10, 2013
If you are the sort of person that wants to take a more active role in your budget, You Need a Budget (YNAB) might be for you. This is a budget application that requires you to pay attention to your spending, and to plan out your spending ahead of time. The point of YNAB is [...]
How to Pay Your Bills When You’re Broke
June 28, 2012
What happens when you’re broke, but you have bills to pay? This is a difficult situation faced by thousands of people each day. Figuring out what to do when you’re out of money and can’t pay your bills can be very stressful and unpleasant. Late fees start to pile up, and, in some cases, you [...]
How to Create a Budget in Under 10 Minutes a Day
May 17, 2012
One of the biggest reasons people don’t have a budget is because of time constraints. Especially when it comes to starting your budget, gathering all of the information you need and picking a budgeting program or designing your own budget spreadsheet can be time consuming. Luckily, a budget doesn’t need to be very complicated to [...]
Get Your Finances in Order Today — Before Things Get Worse
February 16, 2012
When you feel overwhelmed, it is often difficult to become motivated to take action. This is especially true when you feel as though your finances are a mess. Disorderly finances cause problems, and can cost you more in the long run. Even though it seems an insurmountable task, it is best to get your finances [...]
10 Money Mistakes To Avoid
August 19, 2011
Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of all the things we’re “supposed” to do with our money. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it can help to start by focusing on a smaller list of things that you shouldn’t do. The following money mistakes can cost you dearly whether they impact you immediately today or slowly over [...]
