by Gayle Evezich | Nov 14, 2019 | How-to Budget, Savings, Spending Habits |
Having a stash of money for emergencies is one of the most important steps on the road to financial success. An emergency fund reduces stress and can help you avoid financial disaster when unexpected expenses pop up. With emergency funds, you avoid accruing debt when...
by Damian Dunn | Nov 5, 2019 | Budgeting, How-to Budget, Psychology of Money |
For many, our budget tends to be like our diet and exercise plan. Our intentions are good. We really do want to be better. But, for some reason, we just can’t be held to the plan we made for ourselves. Here are some of our top suggestions for sticking to your...
by Nicole Frankowski | Jan 24, 2018 | Budgeting, How-to Budget, Lifestyle, Relationships
There’s one thing I hate talking to Mrs. Planner about: what happens to characters in a book or movie after the story ends. You see, she’s a literature teacher. She likes talking about the characters, what they’re thinking, and what they may hypothetically do next. I...
by Nicole Frankowski | Nov 30, 2017 | Budgeting, How-to Budget
Number of participants: 2-3 Includes: You, your significant other (if applicable), and your budget Time: A 30 minute meeting near the beginning of the month Goal: Determine if last month had a surplus or shortage Step #1: What happened last month? – Print out checking...
by Nicole Frankowski | Nov 30, 2017 | Budgeting, Debt, How-to Budget, Preventing Future Debt, Spending Habits
For as much as people complain about budgeting it’s a miracle we aren’t all up to our necks in debt… oh yeah, we are. Budgeting is like exercise. Nobody wants to do it, but we all need to. And just like exercise, not one type of budgeting is for everyone. You have to...
by Nicole Frankowski | Nov 30, 2017 | Budgeting, Debt, How-to Budget, How-to Pay off Debt, Lifestyle, Psychology of Money
First appeared in USA Today and The Indianapolis Star His face looked different. And the words coming out of his mouth were painted in conviction. “My doctor looked at me, Pete, and said I had already lost years off my life because of my health. Now I just need to...
