Archive for the ‘Financial Advice’ Category

  Whether you’re a people person, an animal lover or an introvert, there are plenty of side jobs you can do to generate extra income while you’re working toward becoming debt-free. Pet sitting Pet sitting and dog walking are great ways to make some extra money. If you work flexible hours or work from home, […]

  Good investments are a healthy part of going beyond financial freedom toward becoming self sustaining. Bad investments come in many shapes and sizes, but none worse than pyramid schemes. Sometimes, an opportunity comes along that sounds too good to be true. If you’ve been saving for a while, it could be tempting to put […]

  Having a good time doesn’t require that you have a pocket full of money. There are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself for free or for just a few bucks. Visit state and national parks The great outdoors. Going for a long walk in nature or attending a class at a state or national […]

  So you’ve probably heard of TINSTAAFL. If not, you’ve heard what it means–”There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” We couldn’t agree more. However, this is an article about free stuff, so there must be some way to have your cake and eat it, too. We’ve rounded up a few recommendations for ways […]

  If you’ve ever spent time shopping online, you’ve probably experienced one of the following: After buying something, you found a great coupon that you wished you could’ve used. You made a big purchase only to see later that same item listed elsewhere for a better price. Chances are, that problem could have been avoided. […]

Living with debt can be a struggle, especially when it comes to everyday necessities. When you are in the process of paying down debt, it can be beneficial to have a few tricks up your sleeve, and one of those tricks is being a savvy shopper. From loyalty cards to coupons, there is no reason […]

Each new year brings new opportunities, and what better way to start fresh than by creating a financial plan to utilize throughout the next 12 months? From monthly payments to unexpected costs, here are some important tips for organizing your funds before ringing in the new year. Track your spending Before the New Year kicks […]

Budgeting is essential to successful money management. A dynamic financial plan can help you live within your income, keep you from accumulating debt, and allow you to save for the fun stuff. But we can all use some inspiration from time to time. That’s why we went and rounded up some of our favorite quotes […]