How to save $1,000 for your rainy day fund with ease
Build your rainy day find in six simple steps.
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Save Yourself: Why You Need an Emergency Fund
6 Simple ways to build an emergency fund When people talk about personal finance the second thing people suggest is having an emergency fund. It is a great thing to have but creating one can feel daunting. There seem to be so many different rules and recommended amounts. To clear this up for you we …
Top 3 Ways to Prioritize Unexpected Money
How to make your windfall work for you With the latest round of stimulus payments coupled with tax season, I have gotten a lot of questions lately about the best way to spend money you weren’t expecting to receive. With millions of people receiving refunds, I’m sharing the top 3 ways to prioritize unexpected money. …
Skipping Coffee Won’t Fix Your Budget
5 Practical Budgeting Tips That Work We have all seen the headlines about how your daily latte is destroying your budget. I am here to tell you that skipping coffee won’t fix your budget. Starbucks or McDonald’s alone are not what is keeping your budget from balancing each week. Your habits and systems are the …
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.
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. …
Keep More of Your Paycheck
How to get complete your W-4 It is the beginning of April and most people are fretting about filing their taxes and whether they will receive a refund or if they will have to pay Uncle Sam, so this is a great time to encourage people to learn better ways to improve their relationship with …