So you have finally created a monthly budget – good for you! You update it every month and adjust where necessary. But for some reason, you struggle to actually stick to it. Or maybe you haven’t even created a budget yet because you don’t see anyway you actually could stick to it. So why bother […]
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What I Learned About Money From Working At A Bank
I worked at a bank for 2 1/2 years and was surprised by a few things I learned there. To be honest, I never went into banks much my entire life. I would usually use the ATM to get cash and deposit checks. And of course now most banks offer a way to deposit checks […]
How Poor Money Management Increases Stress And What To Do About It
I believe that out of control finances is one of the biggest, and often overlooked, causes of feeling overwhelmed. We see more stress, couple fights, and depression when we’re in over heads when it comes to finances.
8 Reasons You Should Use A Grocery Store Pickup Service
Very recently I tried the Walmart Free Grocery Pickup for the first time and I am hooked! It was so easy, convenient, and oh yeah – FREE! It quickly made me realize just how many benefits there are to using a grocery pickup service, something I never really took advantage of before. I’m not sure […]
How To Save Money By Avoiding These 5 Common Bill Paying Mistakes
Have you ever realized how much it can cost you just by not paying bills the right way? By understanding how to avoid certain bill paying mistakes, you can actually save yourself money when you pay a bill rather than waste it. While I was in college, I worked with a particular company that I […]
How To Create Your Own Budget in 5 Easy Steps
This post was updated and republished on June 18, 2018. When you hear the word budget, what comes to mind? Perhaps you cringe, thinking it is meant to keep you a prisoner to your finances. Or maybe you think that it’s way too much work and would take too much time to even think about […]