Earn, Save & Live Smart
Let’s be honest, we spend a lot of time in the bathroom. A beautiful bathroom is one of the more prominent items in a new home owner’s wish list. If you’re considering renovating your bathroom please remember that you do not have to do a complete overhaul to make a huge impact in … Read more
It has been said that moving is one of life’s most stressful events and is up there with divorce and losing one’s job. Even though most of us move by choice, the process of saying goodbye to your home and opening your heart and finances to another is a process that can either be bearable … Read more
Many teachers have probably seen all types of gifts imaginable, which is why many students, as well as their parents try to find unusual and unique gifts to give those truly special teachers. What teacher would not love an apple shaped stress ball for those truly difficult school days. For a teacher with a sense of humor … Read more
It happens to the best of us, sometimes those pesky finances get out of control and we’re left running after them desperately trying to regain our composure. Fortunately, even if your finances have gone awry, there are ways that you can put them back in order without spending money on a financial advisor. How to … Read more
Money Saving Tips for Students 1. Plan Ahead It seems tedious and somewhat laborious for those not used to financial responsibility, but a quick spreadsheet for planning out a budget can be very useful. Put aside a couple of hours before term starts, find all your paperwork, log on to your bank accounts; … Read more
If you have been proactive enough to develop a budget, the only thing standing in your way to success is committing and following through. Here are some helpful hints to help you stick to even the tightest financial plan. Keep it Fresh Make a habit of reviewing your budget on a regular basis. Keeping your … Read more
Unfortunately, in many high schools around the country, kids don’t learn about finance and how to manage money. The earlier you start to teach your child about good money management skills, the more likely he will have the skills necessary to be financially independent by the time he’s legally an adult. Here are a few … Read more
The financial consequences of death can be an uncomfortable topic to think about. However, with planning, a person can make sure that their family and loved ones are taken care of when the time does come. Say Goodbye to Unsecured Debts Upon death, a person’s assets pass into a legal estate in his or her … Read more
Normally when people talk about being frugal, they offer lots of tips about how to cut back on spending, how to make the most of leftover food and other ways you can tighten your belt to save cash. This is all really helpful, but there are also other options that you could utilize. It might … Read more
Save on Travel 1) Sleep in hostels– Staying in hotels with no notice can often take the large majority of your vacation budget as well as taking up a lot of time due to no spaces. One way to avoid this is by staying in hostels, although they do not have a brilliant reputation, if … Read more