Life throws us all sorts of curve balls. It's all about the way you handle them. Being in debt and having a tight budget can be pretty burdensome. The key is to stay motivated and find a way to make your finances work even if money is tight for the moment. Staying motivated during tough financial times is easier said than done. However, here are some realistic ways to boost your motivation so ...
7 Real Ways to Pay Off Your Student Loans Faster
I recently watched a documentary online about the 2008 housing crisis. The film followed 3 individuals who unfortunately lost their homes at the time and covered their journey to rebuild their finances over the past 10 years. It really inspired a lot of conversation about when the next financial crisis would occur in the U.S. - not if it would occur but when. Some economists and financial ...
5 Easy Hacks to Help You Stick to Your Budget
If you want to keep track of your finances and properly manage your cash flow, you need a budget. There's no way around it but still, only 41% of Americans admit to having a budget. This means, most people are not organizing their finances or tracking their spending. While we all know that a budget is an important tool to have, the act of budgeting is a constant habit that many people fail to ...
Budget-Friendly Summer Vacation Ideas for Families
My family and I just got back from a short trip during my son's spring break. This was one of the most inexpensive trips we’ve ever had. We drove to another state and took advantage of a few free attractions and were able to create some awesome memories together and take some time to relax. Since I have quite a few debt payoff and savings goals this year, we don’t plan on having any big ...
8 Best Ways to Make Money This Spring
This winter weather is nearly behind us. The nicer weather is here and that means more time can be spent outside. Sometimes, this can also mean families are lead to spend more money on outings, traveling, and summer camp and more. This also opens the door for new opportunities to make money. There are so many fun ways to make extra money once the weather starts to get better. Here are 8 of ...
6 Home Business Ideas that Cost Less than $100 to Start
Starting your own business can be exciting, but it also will come with a ton of responsibility. Being in charge of when you work and how much you work are just a few of the many benefits of starting your own business. Then, you have to consider startup costs. According to Business News Daily, most small businesses can be started for less than $3,000. Of course, start-up costs depend on the ...