If you have a habit of wondering where your money went shortly after you’ve been paid, you may be falling victim to destructive spending habits. The good news is that there are ways to become a more mindful spender.
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Tag Archives: personal finance
Hidden fees that follow you through life
From the time we are expected to stand on our own two feet, we are hit with the hidden costs of living. Whether we are talking about the extra costs associated with attending college or the extra costs associated with simply putting a roof over your head, these payments can add up.
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10 Smart Ways to Spend $100
Have you suddenly found or been gifted an unexpected $100 bill? If so, this bit of good fortune allows you to do something beautiful for yourself or others.
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Economical Chronicles: 5 Tips for Frugal Living
Whether you’re a young college student just getting started with adult life, someone in their 30s or 40s raising a family, or even in your middle age or beyond, there are always benefits to living frugally.
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4 Bad (Yet Common) Pieces of Financial Advice
Taking initiative over your finances can sometimes be a confusing endeavor. After all, it seems like everyone has their own twist on personal financial advice.
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What is the ‘Latte Factor’?
The marketing department at Chase might be good at getting people to sign up for credit cards and home mortgages. However, they’re not all that good at explaining “the latte factor.”
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How Green Living Can Save You Money
Going green can help you protect the environment. However, many people are reluctant to go green because they think that it is too expensive. Going green is not as expensive as you may think. In fact, you may be able to save money by going green.
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5 Tips for Couples with Joint Finances
Handling finances as a single person can be difficult. Add another adult with income into the mix, and the difficulty can expand. Frequently, a couple will have both a spender and a saver. This is why couples need to have a strategy when it comes to handling household finances.
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How & Why Finance Should Be Taught in Schools
Financial literacy involves teaching students the basics of money management. This includes things such as debt, budgeting, saving, and lending. The purpose of financial literacy courses is to set a foundation for students so that they can build strong money habits later in their lives.
Top 5 Financial Resolutions for 2019
As humans, we all have the vices that we would rather not have. Money definitely acts like one of those vices. For this reason, millions of Americans set money-related resolutions every New Year.