Today is a new day! Don’t live in the financial past. Even if you’re still dealing with the financial consequences of 2016, you can make 2017 a better financial year. All it takes is some hard work and help from us! Work With What You Have Being financially successful doesn’t mean you have to make six figures and barely spend any money each month. Truth is, you can set your life up for financial success without having to cut back fully on your spending habits—and you don’t need to make a million dollars to do it. Read on →

While you’re busy finishing up your holiday gift-buying list, you may be forgetting one very important person—yourself! Give Yourself a Financial Gift Are you tired of seeing all your money going out the window this December? Start putting your money back in your pocket come January by giving yourself some well-deserved financial presents in the new year. First, start saving for your retirement. One day, you’ll want to leave the workforce and possibly travel the world or move closer to family. Read on →

It never seems to fail. As much as we try to save or purchase gifts early in order to avoid the financial stress of the holidays, overspending (or putting ourselves in a financial bind) seems to always rear its ugly head. Fortunately, there are ways to earn more cash for the holidays! Make Some Extra Income This Christmas Keep yourself out of a financial bind this holiday season by staying ahead with these tips. Read on →

Every January, Americans begin a new year with new goals set in their mind. Make more money. Lose weight. Get out of debt. And so on. Why wait until January to begin taking action on these resolutions? Instead, start getting your mindset ready now with these tips! Set Your Sights High Who out there wishes there truly was a “get rich” scheme? We all do. Unfortunately, that isn’t how life works. Read on →

With the holidays fast approaching, many might not realize how quickly tax season will be here! Therefore, while you’re preparing for the holiday season, make sure to take the time to prepare for the tax season, too! Walking in a Taxing Wonderland The process of filing taxes is—well—taxing to say the least. Fortunately, a little preparation can go a long way in keeping your sanity come tax season. Try to start taking small steps now so that you can tackle tax season like a boss come 2017. Read on →

In a world where we have a tendency to share our entire lives via social media, have you ever stepped back to consider whether you’re sharing too much information, especially when it comes to your finances? How Much Is Too Much? It seems there is hardly any grey area—you’re either a person who shares too much or you’re a person who doesn’t share much at all. But when it comes to your finances, it’s important to find that shady area to ensure you keep yourself and your money safe. Read on →

If home is where the heart is, then the last thing you want to do is move! Especially if you’ve lived in your home for a number of years and built a plethora of memories. Instead of packing up and moving to obtain your dream home, just renovate with these tips! Make Your Home Renovation a Success When you start a project, you aim to succeed. Check out these tips on how to ensure your home renovation project (or projects! Read on →

No one ever said they wished they never retired early. If anything, most people wish they could retire before they are actually able to. Yet while the retirement age seems to be getting older and older for some, it is possible to retire early. Keep Your Mind Focused on Retirement Your spending is the biggest obstacle in the way of early retirement. While you might see your paycheck and want to spend every dollar, the best thing you can do for yourself—and your ability to retire—is spending less than you earn. Read on →

Four months! In FOUR months, Christmas will be here! Ahh! Before the stress really sets in, take a deep breath of relief knowing that you can be better prepared financially for the holiday season by starting some of these tips today! Start Saving for December Just like how you set up a budget for your monthly finances, you need to also establish a budget for your holiday spending—and stick to it! Read on →

Technology is a wonderful thing. The advancements that have been made with direct deposit, online banking, etc., have been amazing! But, sometimes “old school” methods are just as good to help manage money. Cash in Hand Remember the days when you had to use cash for everything you bought? It seems now-a-days people who own their own businesses have to carry around a Square in order to obtain payment from customers. Read on →