Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
One of the ways you can measure how well you are doing financially is by understanding certain personal finance ratios. We’re going to talk about three particular ratios and how they relate you in today’s article. 3 Personal Finance Ratios Everyone Should Know There are a number of ratios that personal finance aficionados like to track. Tracking those ratios helps you go beyond what your
Do you struggle with traditional budgets? Sometimes once a month is too long to plan out your paychecks. After all, one part of the month may be far more costly than the other, right? If that has been your struggle, I totally relate. I found a solution; however, and that’s why we’re going to talk about financial management on a bi-weekly budget. Financial Management On
Is your dilapidated sofa finally kicking the bucket? Are you moving? Perhaps, it’s time for some new furniture. But here’s the dilemma: You’re on a budget. So buying used furniture vs new is next on your mind. What are the pros and cons? When is it worth it…and when is it just gross? We’re going to explore all of that in today’s article. I was curious
The great thing about eco-friendly products growing in popularity over the last decade is that more companies sell them. With more demand comes more commerce, more competition, and, ultimately, lower prices. Because of that shift in the world of fashion commerce, affordable organic clothing is a reality for middle-class families, too. Q: What is organic clothing? Isn’t organic in reference to stuff you eat? A: I
A shift in our culture has occurred. It happened when the flow of currency went paperless. Most companies adjusted accordingly. One occupation slipped through the cracks, however. To this day, it’s hard to get a unified answer from managers, employees, and customers on what is the right thing to do. One such question we’ll explore today is: Do you tip at Sonic? I’m not here
Shopping for a credit card can be an eye-opening experience. There are so many cards out there with so many perks and benefits. It is truly a tough decision when deciding what’s going to be in your wallet. In hopes of narrowing things down a little, we are going to compare two specific cards: Visa Signature vs Visa Platinum. There are five things you need
For me, Blue Apron was the defibrillator my pallet needed to experience new foods, flavors, and aromas. I have a busy life as a work-at-home wife and mother of two. Because of this I often get stuck in the same cycle of meals: Taco night, spaghetti night, stir fry night, pizza night, etc. My husband and I want to eat healthier and get away from
People are projected to spend $523 billion shopping online by 2020. With that comes the ever-growing challenge of saving money. Some popular methods are things like online coupons and codes, but today, we’re going to cover how to earn money back through your online receipts via the free app Paribus. Below is my own Paribus review to walk you through the software, the pros and
Having trouble finding a Walmart Savings Catcher phone number for technical support? In the past, you may have tried jumping into the labyrinth of automated menus by calling 1-800-WALMART, but now you can reach Savings Catcher directly (and talk to a real person) by dialing 866-224-1663. The way I found this number, and how you can find additional customer service for your Walmart-related questions, was by
Is getting healthier on your list of things to do this year? Costco is a great resource, in that case. I never thought it was worth it to pay a grocery store for access, but that was until I started hearing all the buzz about Costco. I mainly heard about its great pricing, friendly customer service, and inexpensive fuel. But it wasn’t until I discovered
