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, ...
Better Budgeting
Think of your budget as a roadmap for how you'd like to spend your money. Your budget can help you meet goals such as paying off debt, establishing an emergency fund or saving for a down payment. The true secret to budget success? Use your budget as an empowerment tool.
The articles below can help you get the most out of your budget.
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 ...
Free Budget Worksheets
I just wanted to pop in today with a short post. :) I've created some new free budget worksheets that you can download. There are two styles (prefilled and blank) and two different color ...
Why You Need a “What If” Fund
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Varo. The opinions and text are all mine. This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Varo. All opinions are my own. You've worked ...
4 Ways to Give Kids Allowance
Deciding whether to give your child an allowance or not is a hot button topic in the parenting community. Some sway strongly one way or the others. Giving your child an allowance has it's pros and ...
Money Saving Challenges That Will Help You Save More
I love a good challenge, especially when it's going to help me improve my finances. Saving money is difficult for a lot of people. The average median savings account balance in the U.S. is $5,200. ...