Over the years I’ve tried a ton of different ways to keep my money organized. I’ve used printables, planner pages, various apps, and even spreadsheets. Even though the apps made things easy I’ve always went back to pen and paper. When I plan my budget and write down my expenses and goals I always, always […]
Money Management
5+ Ways to Handle Increased Expenses This Summer
People are more likely to overspend during the summer. This can be due to a variety of reasons whether your expenses have increased or you’re spending extra money on summer activities and travel. Since we know a spending increase may affect your budget during summer months, it’s best to determine how to handle increased expenses […]
How to Trick Yourself Into Saving
Can you really trick yourself to save money? Saving money is a great habit to have and it’s also viewed as a conscious effort you have to make day in and day out. Still, I do believe you can trick yourself into saving money from time to time because I’v done it myself. This doesn’t […]
8 Ways to Stay Motivated When Finances Are Tight
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 […]
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. […]