As we move through life, we sometimes find ourselves thinking about what we would have done differently if given the chance to do it all over again. One area that I find I think about most is finances. Although little can be done today about the what-ifs of yesterday, if I had the opportunity to...
No matter how wonderful it turns out, the holiday season always seems to bring a lot of stress. While we all enjoy the holidays, not having to worry about them financially would make them even brighter. Many things can be done to create a spectacular holiday without the existence of enormous bills to deflate us...
Summertime is to relax and have some fun with your kids. For some, summertime is when their expenses really go up. Those who live in warm places need to turn on their air conditioning units to escape the summer heat. Since the kids are home, many electronics and appliances are open all day. If your...
What is your current financial state? Are you on the road to financial freedom or are you still struggling with money despite many years of toil? Many people think that the “rich” have it easy. They believe that because of their many businesses and smart investments money has ceased to become a problem. But what...
Saving money for the long term can be one of the hardest things to sustain and accomplish over a prolonged period of time. With all the various emergencies, repairs, and replacements that can pop up throughout the year, it can often be a near-impossible task to keep your finances in check. Whether you’re saving for...
We’ve all been enticed by that “awesome new what-cha-ma-call-it” before. So what is it that gets us to pull out our wallets and hand over our hard-earned money instead of putting it away into savings? A lot of it has to do with the emotional appeal of whatever it is we’re considering purchasing. In the...
Even though money is such a huge part of the adult world, it’s often up to parents to teach kids what (little) they know about money, how it works, and how to make it. But don’t panic! Giving your kid a solid grounding of financial knowledge and igniting that entrepreneurial spark isn’t actually that difficult;...
FinanceWand has some great financial tips and ideas. However, I was mulling over some simpler ways we can all save money in the home. I’ve put together a list of simple money-saving ideas. These will help to keep your outgoings down and leave a little more cash in your wallet for those little luxuries that...
After the excitement and good cheer of the holidays are over, people find themselves facing another busy season – the dreaded tax season. Generally, by the end of January or the first of February, you will have received your W9s, 1099s, and other income documents from your employer(s). Although your employers are in charge of...
With the current economic situation, many of us are looking for simple ways to save money. I’ve read hundreds of articles about money-saving tips, but in my experience, it’s normally the simple tips that are the most effective. It’s important that when we save money, we make our savings work for us. We all know...