Money is a funny thing. It’s something you always seem to need more of, yet it’s incredibly easy to burn through at an alarming rate. If you want to build future wealth, it’s vital that you learn how to have a sense of discipline when it comes to money. Doing so isn’t always easy, but following a few key steps can be a helpful way
It’s nice to get together with family, and hopefully, we’ll all be able to do that very soon. But family get-togethers like this cost a bit of extra cash and you need to figure out where it’s going to come to if you’re planning one. Luckily, like everything else, you can create a family reunion budget. Making sure you have the financial details figured out
I recently went through a big change and decided to sell pretty much everything I own and pack a bag. There are a million reasons why I came across this decision, but this article isn’t about those. Instead, it’s about how I managed to get rid of most of those things… I sold them online. That’s right, I put up pretty much everything from my
It can be downright scary when it rolls around to the last week and you have no money left. You end up standing there thinking “how are we going to make ends meet for the next few days until payday rolls around.” It’s stressful for you and your family. That’s where learning how to stretch a dollar comes in. We would all like to make
Many of us were thrust into the work-from-home world with no indication that we’d ever be trying to finish a report while the kids run wild in the other room and our partner is on the phone across the island from us trying to make a business deal. It’s not the life we have chosen nor were we ready for it, but it was the
For some, the eat at home challenge is not a challenge at all. We’ve got no place better we can go and eating at home seems to be the most cost-effective way to cut back during the COVID financial slump that many of us are seeing. But eating at home doesn’t mean that everyone is eating home-cooked meals. Ordering in is pretty tempting, and we
There really is one born every minute. I am referring to financial strategies that promise quick and easy riches. The question is, do any of them work? Also, how would you know? Most of these schemes cost money. In many cases, the cost is quite high. Instead of schemes, let’s just call them scams. They do not exist to help you get rich quick. They
Why should I buy a holiday property? It is not too common for a family or even a group of friends to travel overseas on vacation and get tempted to buy a holiday property or an apartment. Whether it is a small apartment on the outskirts of an exotic holiday spot, a villa overlooking a local lake, or a secluded chalet on the shore, it
In today’s technology-filled world there are seemingly endless ways to complete tasks that once had few options. At times this can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to know if you should take care of business in person, over the phone, online or if you should download an app. Most of these tasks, like paying bills, setting up doctor appointments, making important purchases, carry a
The Christmas season is upon us and it’s time to start thinking about gift shopping. If you really want to get a leg up on the game, I highly recommend you start early Christmas shopping. Beat the crowds, get the perfect gifts and save yourself a bit of cash—here are a few reasons you should start early Christmas shopping. 5 Reasons for Early Christmas Shopping
