A brand new Sporting Goods store recently opened up in a nearby shopping mall. The store, located in the location previously occupied by a Sears, has been the a topic of conversation in the city for over a year (while the building was stripped down to the studs, expanded, and rebuilt to accommodate the space […]
Better Yourself
Every one of us has made mistakes with our money, and we will continue to make mistakes in the future. These are indisputable facts, however the way we react to these mistakes is critical in our ability to grown and improve as human beings. We all encounter budget failures caused by overspending. The same methodology can […]
The other day, my boyfriend and I were in Home Depot, since we’re in the process of moving and need to get some boxes. Before we arrived at the store, we decided we needed exactly 10 medium sized boxes. The only thing was that they were all out of the medium and only had small and […]
While health care spending isn’t the biggest component of most household budgets, it’s still a significant monthly expenditure. In September 2013, The Atlantic published information from the Bureau of Labor statistics, indicating that Americans spend 7% of their monthly income on health care. Their latest press release (September 2014) on the subject of consumer expenditures in 2013, […]
I just welcomed my second daughter into the world a month ago, and I am amazed once again at how something so small and sweet can disrupt our money. Newborns bring about a state of sleeplessness and disorganization, which makes it hard to stick to a budget and resist impromptu buys. If you’re experiencing the same thing, […]
Have you ever been in a financial rut, where you feel like you can’t get ahead? Do you feel like your financial systems aren’t working? Well, you’re not alone. Many of us find ourselves in a financial rut from time to time. It’s easy to get stuck, especially after complacency sets in. Old systems may no […]