When you think about budgeting, it’s easy to assume that a monthly budget is the best. Is that true? And if not, why not? Is weekly budgeting better than monthly? Some financial advisors say yes, and their reasoning makes a lot of sense. How You Get Paid Counts Are you paid weekly? Bi-weekly? Monthly? A weekly budget can accommodate all these, but those who get paid bi-weekly may notice the most immediate results. When sorting out your … [Read more...]
Stay Financially Healthy In 2020
What does it take to be financially healthy in 2020? If you ask a consumer credit expert or someone at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the advice may have a lot to do with the timing of your payments and not just how much you are able to pay and save in the new year. Buying A Car In 2020 If you plan to buy a car in the new year, staying financially healthy means not only shopping for the best new car or used car deal you can find. It … [Read more...]
Auto Loans: Three Financial Mistakes To Avoid
Are you planning on buying a car and need an auto loan? There are three financial mistakes to avoid when you’re in the market for a new car, truck, pickup, or SUV that can make a big difference in your bottom line. Car Buying Mistake #1: Not Shopping Around For A Dealer Why is this a financial mistake? It’s not just that you want to compare prices. That truly is one of the most obvious financial benefits of shopping around for a car dealer. But … [Read more...]
What is Financial Freedom?
Financial freedom is going to mean something different to you than it does to me. That’s because we all have our own idea of what our ideal life and success means. It’s also reflective of what stage of life we’re in and what we have left to achieve. In its essence, financial freedom means having the freedom when it comes to money to live your best life the way you want to. You don’t feel trapped by money constraints, you’re not living to work … [Read more...]