Have you ever wished you could jet off to a foreign land for a few months or longer? Many people have this dream, but they never leave home because they think they can't afford to do so or they could lose their job. However, if you look into this idea a bit closer, you'll find that there are many ...
How To Deal With Mounting Credit Card Debt
Many families and individuals rack up a stack of credit card debt, and many are living from one pay check to the next which means that if they experience a major expense or employment disruption, they’re going to start skipping bills. If you have a pile of credit card debt that doesn’t seem to be ...
Fashion & Finance: Resisting The Sales
So you’ve decided that you’re going to be good with money this month... and then the Nordstrom Anniversary sale hit! You’re just going to spend on the things you have to buy. There will be no extra spending, no little treats - you’re basically going to be a modern-day monk and rely on your ...
Why You Need A Rainy Day House Fund
Homeowners never know when they will have to spend a fortune to repair their properties. It is for that reason that we all need to build a rainy day fund for repairs. Problems are sure to occur when you least expect them, and when finances are tight. With that in mind, I wanted to highlight some ...
Financial Planning for New Parents
I will never understand why we aren't taught more about surviving in the real world in school. Sure, we are taught things like math, history, geography, etc., but schools in my area don't really focus on real life situations. Kids should be learning more about saving money, investing, preparing ...
