How does one get from saying, I really should start to budget to Yes, I regularly keep a budget? Like many such changes and transitions, there is a catalyst that provides the necessary motivation to start budgeting. But what was is it? The Consumer Reports Money Book says that the two most common reasons people […]
Contrary to popular belief, you CAN dress well without spending a fortune on designer clothes and shoes. I love fashion and can relate to the need to look good and to impress. It’s a very human need, after all. No one wants to look frumpy or “cheap.” However, I do believe that it’s quite possible […]
Are you planning for a child or expecting one soon? Perhaps this guest post will help. When you find out you are going to be parents, it can be a very exciting, yet stressful time- especially financially. However, if you stay calm, budget, and create a sensible financial plan, you can eliminate your fears and […]
I remember them so vividly – a gorgeous pair of pink Nike running shoes. I wanted them so badly! They were my ticket to coolness, to being like the other girls. But my parents, working their way up from middle class into upper middle class, had different priorities. They said “no” to the brand name […]
How many of you actually track your spending and keep up with a budget? A fair share of the emails that arrive at my inbox are budget related. Usually, it’s from those people who don’t want to start one, or ones who claim that they don’t need one. They’re looking for someone to tell them […]
It’s the end of another year, and it’s time to start planning if you are bound and determined to be more financially organized next year. Decide now what you want to do to start getting on top of your finances in the new year. To help you make a financial lifestyle change, here are 5 […]
