One of the best things you can do for your finances is to periodically check your financial health. As the fourth quarter of 2012 gets solidly underway, it’s a good idea to evaluate your finances, recognize where you are in terms of financial health, and figure out where you want to go from here. Areas [...]
Every so often, I stop and take stock of my financial situation by double-checking where my money is going. I don’t have an exact spending plan down on paper; my style involves making sure all the important stuff (mortgage payments, Roth IRA contributions, insurance, emergency fund, groceries, bills, etc.) is covered, and then I pretty much [...]
College, school clothes, toys, electronics – everything adds up when it comes to providing your children with their best possible future. What are you doing to give them the life they deserve? This is a Paycheck to Paycheck Society Thanks to the wretched state of the present economy, much of society has become a paycheck-to-paycheck [...]
Another new season, another freshening up of the wardrobe. You know it’s time to spice up your life again, but only this month you have rent due, a car payment, and a new private school tuition that wasn’t there last season. You need creative ways to boost your spirits for the new season. Changes in [...]
When we go out with friends and family, the question of how to split the bill often comes up. In some cases, you might even notice that someone isn’t contributing very much. While you might want to overlook it, it’s hard to avoid feeling a little uncomfortable and annoyed when it appears as though someone [...]
Part of good financial management is making decisions based on your priorities, and understanding how a purchase or a spending decision will benefit your life. Before you spend money on a product, service or experience, it’s a good idea to consider what you will gain by making the spending decision. Spending money can be a [...]
