Starting early with investing for retirement is so important to secure your future self. This means that saving for retirement should be a component of your overall financial portfolio and wealth-building strategy. By starting early on, you put yourself in a position to build a substantial nest egg that the future you will be grateful for. So, … Read more
One of the rules of frugal grocery shopping is to buy in bulk. Indeed, we’re told to buy larger amounts of the things we like when they are on sale so that we save money in the long run. However, in some cases it’s actually better to forgo buying in bulk. Here are eight things … Read more
Looking for the best jobs for single moms? Being a single mom can be hard because you have to manage both your job and taking care of your kids. There are not many hours in a day, so it’s probably important to you to find a job that pays you a good income and lets… … Read more
It’s exhilarating when you finally catch on to the power and freedom that comes from saving money to pay for things rather than using credit cards and loans. But, unless you’re a professional, it can also be overwhelming as you try to keep multiple objects airborne without dropping one (or all) of them. Sure, you … Read more
If you are in debt, you are not alone. In addition to all of the resources available to help you develop your own plan to get out of debt, there are public agencies that can offer assistance, too. If you’ve never heard of this option, you may be wondering, “how does consumer credit counseling work?” Well, … Read more
We often think of spring and summer when we think of home buying and selling. Additionally, we assume that selling a home is hard in the winter because of the thin market and fewer buyers. Research goes against the idea that winter is a bad time to sell, however. A report from Redfin from a … Read more
Even when you’ve got a lot of things right, you might reach a point when getting your financial situation under control seems impossible. If you’re really struggling financially and aren’t sure which problem to tackle or how, budget counseling can help. Budget counseling can teach you how to budget and budgeting methods. Plus how to protect your credit scores and other key financial strategies. … Read more
Sometimes, no matter how much we think we are cutting back on spending, it’s not enough. Cutting back on things like gym memberships and Starbucks might be a good way to save money, but sometimes we need more. Instead, we need to resort to living on an extreme budget and finding extreme ways to save money. I remember my family went through a tough time … Read more
Receiving a sudden financial windfall can come with many mixed emotions. It’s exciting and overwhelming all at the same time! When handled with care and used wisely, receiving a large sum of money provides a great opportunity to improve your financial situation. Windfall money might materialize in the form of gifts, bonuses, settlements, inheritances, lottery … Read more
Looking to find the best dog walking app to work for? Do you want to turn your love for dogs into a side hustle? I have walked dogs as a side hustle and it’s still one of my favorite ways to make extra money. My favorite dog walking site is Rover, and it is what… … Read more