It’s a fact of everyday life that the unexpected can, and often does, happen. Gathering emergency supplies and being prepared for the worst helps your chances of survival. But it’s also worth asking yourself if you and your family are prepared financially to survive the unexpected. Do you have a financial backup plan or an …
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Tips for Finding Financial Independence
All of us understand the importance of money. We need money to provide for our basic needs, save up for the future, and maybe even splurge on some luxuries. The problem is that, for many of us, our spending habits have gotten us into trouble, and we need help achieving financial independence. So what is …
4 Steps to Get Out of Debt Fast
Depending on the amount of debt you have, it can take several months to several years to get out of debt. But, there are several things you can to do help speed up the process so let’s get to it! Track Every Penny You Spend Before making a budget, you should first track your spending …
How to Start a Budget 101
If you’ve always wanted to start a budget but never knew how to get motivated, we’re sharing tons of tips today that will get you excited and energized about getting financially fit. Now, the first thing you have to realize is that budgets are fun. I know you probably don’t believe me, but it’s true! …
7 Easy Things You Can Skip to Save Money
If you want to save money, it’s amazing how easy it can be! All you need to do is really assess your habits and daily spending to find some things to cut out. Here are some examples below: 1. Magazine Subscriptions I love flipping through magazines in the grocery check out line, but I never …
3 Ways to Become Financially Prepared When You’re Young
If you’re young and in high school or college right now, it’s very likely that you haven’t had to think too much about being financially savvy or prepared. In fact, you may be looking at hefty student loans or other financial decisions that could affect your entire future. However, don’t fret because starting a budget …