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Category Archives: Personal Finance
6 Ways to Budget Gift Giving this Holiday Season
Holiday gift-giving doesn’t need to drain your bank account. According to Deloitte, 37% of American households say their financial situation is worse than last year. Despite the economic pressures and rise of inflation, the holiday spirit remains intact. The American people are finding creative ways to give meaningful gifts and stay within their budget. Check out our top six tips to help you get started.
5 Ways to Wisely Spend Your Next $100
How far can $100 go? Check out these ideas for new ways to invest your extra money this month!
Frightening Finance Facts – Five Statistics To Avoid Becoming A Part Of
Learn about these five scary financial truths so you can avoid the same traps.
Financial Security: Can You Really Have Too Much Saved?
Did you know that there are better ways to save than just using your spare bank account? In fact, by intelligently investing your cash, you can end up increasing your money while you’re saving it. Continue reading
Conquering Your Debt: A 5-Step Plan
Living debt-free is a major step to financial freedom. Luckily, there are many emerging options to help you pay off your loans at a manageable rate. Continue reading
Financial Independence: What It Is & How to Achieve It
Being financially independent is the first step to economic freedom. When you no longer rely on others for your expenses, you gain a new sense of control over your life. Read our tips below to help make this your new reality.
How to Lend Money Responsibly to Friends & Family
There are many reasons why loved ones may ask for money. Medical care, job loss, lack of credit for loans, and personal emergencies are all common situations people may need extra assistance with. Lending money to family and friends can be a kind gesture and a way to help.
How to Resist Impulsive Spending
A midwestern couple walks into a mall. They’re looking to get some exercise so they set their FitBits and 9,000 steps later they’ve dropped $500. If you’re waiting for a punchline, there isn’t one. They left the mall with three ramen bowls, two coats, a pair of Doc Martens, and a bag of Lindt truffles they didn’t need when they got there and still didn’t need when they left.
Living in Financial Denial? Here’s How to Bounce Back
In a bleak economy that has split the “middle class” into three different subclasses, the 18 to 29 age group have more opportunities to go into debt than any generation that came before them. There is a lot of pressure to show success. So much so that more people are living beyond their means more than ever.