Tag Archives: savings
Money-saving Websites Can Cook Up Savings
For some people, the Internet is a spending extravaganza. You can buy just about anything online. But the ‘net’ is also a great way to save money, especially on things you need every day like food. From coupon sites that … Continue reading
Five Trips for Sensible Spenders
Summer is here and you’ve saved sensibly to fund your summer vacation. Now where can you go to get the most bang for your travel buck? We’re betting that someone who’s creative and money savvy enough to have a respectable … Continue reading
Smart Money Management Suggests Financial Holidays We Want to See
Happy Memorial Day! With summer’s first holiday—not to mention three-day weekend—under our belts, now seems like a good time to talk about why we have holidays in the first place. A holiday, of course, is more than just a chance … Continue reading
Emergency Fund Tips: When Not to Dip into Your Reserves
When you have an emergency fund, you’re living the philosophy of “hope for the best, but plan for the worst.” At some point, nearly everyone faces a crisis when that cash cushion comes in handy, and that is the difference … Continue reading
Tips for Tightening Your Belt Even More
For the past few years, if you’ve been watching your budget, reducing spending and increasing savings, you’re not alone. You likely don’t need the news reports to confirm what’s going on around you. Practically everyone has taken some cost-cutting measures. … Continue reading
Financial Matters That Do Not Impact Your Credit Score
Financial matters that – while important to your life – don’t always appear on your credit report or figure into your credit score. That’s right! Sometimes a bill is just a bill, or an account is just an account, … Continue reading
How to Prepare for a Small Business Loan
A small business loan can help you launch or maintain your business, but unless you have your financial ducks in a row, your chances of securing funding may be more of a dream than a reality. For startups and businesses … Continue reading
Ideas for Celebrating Your Financial Freedom
National Freedom Day is around the corner. On Feb. 1, we commemorate Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery and indentured servitude in the U.S. But around here, the freedom we most commonly think about is the … Continue reading
Taking Control of Your Finances Part 1: Savings
Few things in life are a one-step process. Getting a degree takes two, four or more years, depending on the degree you’re going for. Achieving your career goals can take years, too. Taking control of your finances is no different; … Continue reading
What is a 401(k)?
When you’re struggling to make ends meet every day, it’s hard to think about saving for the future. It can also be difficult to think about planning for retirement when you’re young and making good money. But money experts agree … Continue reading