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...
Like most large companies, a house is run like a business and so should be dealt with similarly. The way people deal with their personal finances can often be lackluster, though keeping track of it is of optimum importance. Unlike many businesses, which can account for their spending down to nearly the last penny, many...
How to Get a Better Grip on Your Finances Managing personal finance is tricky, but a careful blend of money-saving and understanding your spending habits can really help you. Reduce those credit card bills and ease the strain on your finances with these simple tips: Use shopping lists Shopping lists can allow you to budget...
After small businesses have shopped extensively for the most competitive business insurance quotes, one of the first purchases they should make is a physical security deposit box. In an ideal world, when making their business plan the smart business owner would go out and purchase a security deposit box with the same bank or credit...
Due to ever-increasing strains brought on by the seemingly terminally-ill economy, thousands of small business owners across the United States are making payroll through the pawning of their possessions. The trend has been noted by pawnshop owners from New York to Los Angeles. While the typical pawnshop exchange is a matter of a few hundred...
Saving money nowadays seems almost impossible. Not only have gas prices and home expenses risen over the past 6 months but jobs have become harder and harder to find. To save money in this type of economy, parents need to start teaching their children money management tips from a small age. Below are a few...
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...