Should You Rent to Own?
Is renting to own ever a good option?
How to Beat Financial Stress
6 No Nonsense Tips to Help You Cope Life is what happens when you are busy making plans, according to John Lennon. I would like to add that life is what happens when you have fully funded your emergency fund. That same situation could be even more stressful if you don’t have funds set aside …
5 Reasons Kids Need an Allowance
, Why every child should get an allowance. To give or not to give an allowance is an age old parenting question. A quick google search of the subject will give you loads of conflicting information. Some people believe that kids should not be given an allowance unless they earn it through chores. While others …
Want To Stop Going Into Debt For Christmas?
The simple way to fund your holiday shopping Does the holiday season catch you by surprise every year? Black Friday through Cyber Monday has become a major shopping event. Marketing starts in October for not to be missed savings opportunities. We are used to the marketing and even spend lots of time complaining about …
Key Reasons Why You Must Pay Yourself First
Paying yourself first is sound financial advice, on every budget, and serves several functions. It makes you the priority in your financial life. Saving for an emergency and/or for your future provides peace of mind because it gives you a safety net.
Top 4 Reasons to Avoid Co-signing
Know the risks before signing on the dotted line You may think that you are helping your loved by agreeing to cosign a loan for them but you there are several reasons that this is a bad idea. Cosigning can be helpful because it allows the person you are helping obtain that student loan, car …
Change Your Habits, Change Your Life
How to Guarantee That You Will Stick To Your Budget Take Responsibility For Your Actions It has been said that we are 1 or 2 habits away from a major transformation. Our habits define our lives and we can trace our success and failures to the way that we live our lives. If you are …
Enjoy Summer Without Breaking The Bank
4 Free or Low Cost Summer Activities That You Won’t Want To Miss Summer is one of the best seasons of the year. There never seems to be a shortage of events and places to go. Between family cookouts, pool parties, amusement park visits, extended weekends, vacations and lazy days relaxing in the sun, its …
3 Ways To Boost Your Emergency Fund
Simple Ways To Pad Your Emergency Fund Emergency funds are the best way to prepare for life’s lovely little surprises. Having cash set aside will make unexpected car repairs, minor fixes around the house or medical bills less stressful. Being able to fund these emergencies with cash instead of going further into debt is priceless. …
How Much Debt Are You Really In?
5 Steps to Mastering Your Budget Most people avoid creating a budget because they don’t want to face their debts. It can be downright demoralizing to see the list of your liabilities grow longer and longer in comparison to your income. People usually know know much they owe on their mortgage, car loans and student …
