Building A Budget
When money is tight, the very first step is to become extremely honest with yourself. You have to lay it all out so you can see it at once. I recommend building a budget based on your last full month. Here’s how:
Lower Your Expenses
Cost of living is ever rising, and sometimes it takes a lot out of us just to make ends meet. Keeping your personal cost of living low is essential to financial health. Here are some ways that you can reduce your recurring expenses that you may not have tried before, I bet you’ll find at least one that you can implement in your life today!
How Much Should I Have Saved?
I get this question all the time! I think oftentimes, people are looking for some indication that they are on the right track. Good news! The fact that you’re asking is a sign that no matter where you are with your financial situation, you are ready to get to the next level. Here are some tips on how to set your savings goals.
When should I get a Credit Card?
Different finance professionals have different views on credit cards and I think that has to do with their audience. I prefer to give people the information to make their own choices, rather than making a blanket recommendation.
When Are Consolidation Loans a Good Idea?
Consolidation loans are a great idea in theory. If you have a high balance of debt with high interest rates, it may be difficult to make headway against them, and a consolidation loan is often advertised as a way to lower your monthly payments. The problem with consolidation loans is inherent in their function, they free up your credit cards.
Credit Score 101
Have you ever looked at your credit score and thought, what does that even mean? Is it good? Can I fix it? Here’s an explanation of the 6 factors that affect your credit score, and how you can make them better!
Money Is A Tool
Money is the tool we use to build the life we want. It has no meaning until you assign it to somethings that’s important to you. Working with money is awesome because it gives you back control of your life.
What is a Debt Repayment Plan?
A debt repayment plan isn’t a trademarked, specific formula. It’s simply the plan that you make to change your life. Here are some options for you to choose from to make the best plan for your life.