Saving Money On A Wedding Venue
My best friend is getting married this October, and I’m her Maid of Honor. We’ve been planning and budgeting for the last six months, and found a (relatively) cheap venue for both the wedding and...
View ArticleCosts You Didn’t Know Were Negotiable
Most of us in this age have never haggled once in our lives. I’ve only done it once at a yard sale, and one other time at a flea market. Prices these days just simply aren’t negotiable. You go to the...
View ArticleEasy Ways To Start Investing
Getting in to investing can be challenging at first, especially if you do have a little extra money, but not enough to hire a stock broker or a financial advisor. Many people will tell you that you DO...
View ArticleHidden Home Expenses That You Haven’t Thought Of
When you’re pre-qualified or pre-approved for a certain amount on a mortgage, that doesn’t mean that you should spend that full amount on the actual home price. It’s best to scale down your budget by a...
View ArticleHomeowner’s Insurance FAQ
When I was little, my favorite board game was LIFE. I loved playing it and trying to get what I perceived as the ideal life: college track, large salary, fun job (like entertainer or artist), marriage,...
View ArticleAre You Financially Healthy?
Building good, healthy habits is important in all areas of life. Physically healthy people eat the right foods, get regular exercise, and drink lots of water. Mentally healthy people read books, solve...
View ArticleWhat If You Can’t Pay Your Bills?
The fact is, there are many Americans with no savings and no retirement plans. It’s not ideal, but it’s reality. There are millions of people just living paycheck to paycheck and working to get by. But...
View ArticleThe Value of a Dollar
When I was a kid, I was able to do chores around the house in exchange for an allowance. This is how a lot of kids learn about having a job, saving money, and the value of a dollar. However, there are...
View ArticleShould You Apply For A Mortgage Independently?
If you and your spouse are buying a home together, it makes sense that you will both be on the mortgage as owners. Your combined income will mean you can be approved for more, and both parties are...
View ArticleHow To Actually STICK To Your Budget
No matter how much money you make, the first step to saving more money is to create a budget. Budgets are easy to make- all you do is list out your expenses for the month- rent/mortgage, utility bills,...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....