The first step to managing your money is tracking where all your money is coming from and where it’s going. That means create a budget and start tracking your spending.
And always pay yourself first (in savings, investments, etc).
Browse the below articles for budget tips and better ways to manage your money.
Fraudsters Target Pandemic Assistance Programs Fraudulent unemployment claims filed in the US are surging during the COVID-19 pandemic as scammers take advantage of government unemployment assistance. Scammers are applying for …
Unemployment Scams are Surging: Here’s Tips to Keep Yourself Safe read more
Financial therapy is a relatively new field that combines the emotional support of a psychologist with the money mindset of a financial planner. Seeing a financial therapist can allow clients …
These days, the cost of living can feel astronomical. For one, the amount of money you need to buy your first house is not always easily achievable. Typically, your minimum …
How My Side Hustle Income Helped Me Buy My First House read more
Stimulus payments might sting a bit if taxes were due on that money, but that’s not the case. The payments are not income; they’re an advance of a new federal …
A big pain point in life is the bills. They come up every month, they need to be paid and for some of us, they can really feel overwhelming and …
I feel like actual gifts were more associated with being a kid. Most adults rarely get each other physical gifts unless it is a damn good idea that we can’t …
26 Creative Money Gift Ideas (+ Save More on Gift-Giving) read more
We are living in crazy times. Schools are canceled until further notice, the grand canyon closed indefinitely, and over 10 million people filed for unemployment so far in the U.S. …
Go ahead, and ask a financial expert this question, and chances are you’re bound to get quite a few answers. Whether it’s the 10% gross income rule for monthly car …
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Findigs. House prices are rising around the country. Buying a house is more complicated than ever for many. Statistics show Millennials are …
3 Years ago if you asked me if I had my financial life together I’d be like “Kinda?”. Because I honestly didn’t even know what that meant. I mean, I …
There was a time when Alexandra and I didn’t have any emergency fund at all. Yep, we were the worst. Taking our clothes to sell at thrift stores was our idea …
Why You Need an Emergency Fund (+ How to Set One Up) read more
This post was written in partnership with Facet Wealth by Fred at MoneyWithAPurpose. There are a lot of people who do their own investing these days. I’m all for that. …
How Do I Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor Near Me? read more
