Having children is a huge responsibility. Not only are you responsible for making sure this little person is safe, but you are responsible for providing the bare essentials and a little more. Unfortunately, the bare necessities are expensive. Most people aren't...
After a long, hard day of working on the job, the last thing on your mind is cooking—let alone eating healthy. The most common option dinner selection is whatever is fast and easy to eat. So, up the drive-through you go—right? That normally means—more calories, more...
The clock rings, and it’s time to get up. So—you wipe your eyes, stretch, and head over to the bathroom to take a shower. You get dressed and eat breakfast. Now it’s time to trek down the road to work, where you spend eight hours crunching numbers or producing...
It really seems like we are in a never-ending vortex of “everything is expensive and I’m forced to buy it anyway” kind of world. I mean—who remembers when gas was nowhere near $4 a gallon? Everything was so much cheaper than it is now. With rent and mortgages...
Purchasing a new car or repairing the car you have is a dilemma everyone faces at some point in their lives. There are pros and cons with every situation. Older car Pros: No car...
When we celebrate Independence Day we are remembering the historic day our country declared freedom from Great Britain’s rule. Your independence does not have to stop with one celebration. Just because the holiday has passed doesn’t mean you can’t become financially...
It can be kind of difficult thinking about retirement when you’re busy working hard. It is much better to contribute to your retirement fund and end up financially comfortable than to retire poor. Here are some ways to ensure your finances will be set and you can...
“It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa Let’s face it—times are tough and money is tight. When thinking about Father’s Day gifts everyone wants to give their dad a gift that shows him just how much he is appreciated. However,...
Without thinking too much about it, write down five of your favorite hobbies. If "budgeting" made it onto your impromptu list, consider yourself lucky. For most folks, shopping and dining out take priority over living frugally and saving for the future. Even those who...
If you’re looking for skill-based ways to earn extra money, you should try to think outside the box a bit. With dedication, you should be able to come up with some innovative ways to snag some extra cash. Here are 10 excellent options for boosting your bank account....