An Easy Biweekly Money Saving Challenge To Try!
What if I told you that saving money can actually be fun? It’s true! Money savings challenges make saving money fun and help you stay motivated and on track to your savings goals. There are many different types of savings challenges, too, such as the 52-week challenge. But today, we’re going to discuss how to […]
52 Week Challenge: A Helpful Guide
Saving money is essential to financial success. Having a healthy savings account can help you with emergencies, prevent you from racking up debt, and have money to do fun things, like take a dream vacation. But do you find it hard to save money? Saving money doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it can […]
7 Types Of Unexpected Expenses And How To Plan For Them
Sometimes life throws a wrench in your plans, and you face unexpected expenses you weren’t ready for. Does this sound familiar? Maybe you went to head off to work, and your car wouldn’t start, or your company had to lay off employees due to an economic downturn. Many incidents can cause a hit to your […]
The Envelope System for Cash Budgeting
I can’t run without headphones. There’s something about listening to music while going out for a jog that I find relaxing. And so, when my headphones broke, I drove to the store and picked up a new set. I usually pay by card, but this time I had $50 in my wallet. Handing over 2/3 […]
Kakeibo Budgeting: The Ancient Technique That Could Save You Thousands.
I’ve always been fascinated with Japanese culture. I grew up hearing stories of brave samurai warriors and hardworking apprentices that wash rice for ten years before being allowed in the kitchen. It’s a society in constant flux with technological development constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s considered possible. Yet, they have this deep-rooted connection with […]
Starter Emergency Fund: A Quick Guide
I’m going to take you through everything you need to know about a starter emergency fund, including why you need one, how to begin saving, where you should keep your emergency funds, and situations that might warrant spending it. Let’s get started! What Is a ‘Starter Emergency Fund’? Simply put, a starter emergency fund is […]
How Detailed Should Your Budget Be?
Budgets are tough. Tough to follow and tough to create. Just when you think you have your budget under control, an unexpected expense throws it off balance. Experience a few surprises within a month, and it can be easy to throw your hands up in frustration and go rogue on the budget. But the good […]
Zero Based Budgeting: A Helpful Guide
Zero based budgeting is all about ensuring that you put every cent you earn to use so that you have zero dollars left to allocate by the end of the month. We may recommend that you “spend” your money, but that doesn’t mean we suggest blowing it on a shopping spree or holiday, quite to […]
7 Questions to Ask Before Dipping Into Your Emergency Fund
Life has an interesting way of throwing you curveballs. And fewer than 4 in 10 Americans have $1000 in savings to cover an emergency expense. While it may be impossible to prepare for every unexpected event, the least you could do is be prepared financially. An emergency fund gives you a three to six-month buffer […]
What Is the Debt Snowball Strategy?
When it comes to eliminating debt, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach. With the debt snowball method, it’s all about the quick wins to keep you motivated and using that momentum to stay on track with your debt payoff goals. Unlike the debt avalanche, which takes a more mathematical approach to eliminate debt, […]