Do you need some simple ways to save money in 2020? There are many ways to save money but the hardest thing to do sometimes is just to get started with the first deposit. As with any big task that seems a bit too overwhelming to tackle, getting your money-saving routines started can be simpler than you realize. Start with the smallest, most easy-to-accomplish task and move ahead from there. In this case, one of the easiest things to do is to … [Read more...]
How Does The Bingo Money Challenge Work?
How does the Bingo Money Challenge work? This money-saving game can help you put more cash away for a rainy day, an emergency car repair, or even a vacation. The Bingo Money Challenge is deceptively simple but has the potential to save you a lot more money than you might think. How The Bingo Challenge Works This money-saving strategy is something we defined as a “game” in the opening paragraph, and it’s true; this is basically gamifying your … [Read more...]
What Parents Need To Know About Student Loan Debt
What do parents need to know about student loan debt? There are several areas to be mindful of, especially if a parent is contemplating acting as a co-signer on a student loan. These range from preventive measures (starting the application process as early as possible) to future planning (the timing of your financial commitment to a child’s student loans). Student Loan Debt: Planning Counts Schools and government agencies often have a finite … [Read more...]
Spend Only On Sundays
Are you finding your budget being blown by small expenses throughout the week? Trips to the grocery store to pick up one thing that turns into five things, grabbing snacks at the convenience store, splurging when you get a good sale email? Spend only on Sunday! Okay, so the day doesn't have to be Sunday. But the general theory is this: pick one day a week and that is the day where you are allowed to spend money. That includes dining out, … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Save Money in the Summer
I don't know about you, but I always feel like I spend more money in the summertime. The weather is nice and I want to be outside and go places, and oftentimes that leads to spending money. Restaurants with great outdoor seating, events with admissions fees, it all adds up. This summer, I'm going to try to cut back on spending. Here are a few tips. Save on Cooling Do you really need your air conditioner on or are you comfortable in your … [Read more...]