Let’s be honest, finances can be frustrating and, quite frankly, overwhelming to deal with. This is especially the case if you’re in a less-than-favorable financial situation. But realistically, we’re all at risk of being overwhelmed by our finances if we don’t stay on top of them. It doesn’t help that money is a taboo topic that we don’t really get a chance to discuss on
How Much Should You Allocate To HSA?
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Why I Decided to Leave My Job and Start My Own Company
There are so many people out there that wish that they could leave their job and start something brand new. They want to do something for themselves instead of working for someone else, but most people will never end up doing that. It’s not because they can’t, it’s because they don’t know how they’re going to make it work. They don’t know what their end
How I Prepare for Tax Season
I’m not afraid to admit that tax season is one of my least favorite times of the year. It’s a mixture between feeling like you’ve been called into the principle’s office and having to pay that speeding ticket even though it was like barely five miles over the limit. And since I’ve become self-employed, this feeling has become worse because not only do I have to
Spring Cleaning Can Save You Money, Here’s How
Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about cleaning the house. That’s right, it’s that time of year. But before you start dreading the act, let’s talk about how spring cleaning can save you money. That’s right, dollars in your pocket! What is Spring Cleaning? Spring cleaning is exactly what it sounds like: cleaning at the beginning of spring. However,
Side Hustle vs Second Job: What’s the Difference?
When it comes to side hustle vs second job, what is the difference? The defining lines aren’t so clear on this one and it can be easy to get swept up in all of the little details of the two. So, in order to offer a little clarity, we’ve put together the four biggest differences between the two: Side Hustles Offer More Flexibility When it
6 Cheap Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Did you forget about Valentine’s Day? If you’re looking for a few cheap last-minute Valentine’s Day date ideas, we’ve got a few things you might be able to wrangle up with limited time. Go to the Movies While going to the movies might not be the most unique idea, it’s a great last-minute Valentine’s Day date idea that won’t cost you too much money. The
Relocating? Moving Costs to Think About
Your moving costs will almost always be more than you anticipate them to be. Generally speaking, moving is expensive. Not to mention that it’s an overall stressful time in someone’s life. So to ease some of your frustration and help you prepare better, I came up with this list: Moving Costs to Think About From the boxes you need to pack your things into to
How to Set Financial Goals for 2020
We are almost through the first month of 2020, and I’m betting you’ve put your money aside while you recovered from the holidays and settled into the new year. But it’s time to start thinking money, so let’s talk about how to set financial goals for 2020. Setting Financial Goals Setting financial goals is incredibly important. Without financial goals, you don’t really know where you’re
5 Free Workout Ideas
It’s almost the end of January, and chances are you’ve probably already busted whatever new years resolution you set for yourself—most of us do. But if you’re still trucking along with your 2020 exercise New Years Resolution, then here are # free workout ideas to help you save money. Free Workout Ideas There are a ton of great ways to exercise without spending money, which