Though many people find it fairly easy to stay committed to a budget, vacations often become the straw that breaks the camel’s back. They tend to be seen as one of those things that, if they’re worth doing, they’re worth doing right, meaning spending what it takes to enjoy your vacation to the fullest. While […]
General Bankruptcy
Everyone wants to get in better shape, but as we approach New Year’s, it will become more and more commonplace for people to make it their goal to finally shed some unwanted pounds once and for all. Unfortunately, losing inches around the waist often coincides with dropping dollars from the bank account too. Here are […]
Just because you want to build a healthier, better looking body, doesn’t mean it will be that easy. Unfortunately, aside from the desire, motivation and time you need to put forward, it often also costs a lot of money just to reshape your own body. Gym memberships can cost a lot of money upfront before […]
With so many options for where to put your money, it can be a real challenge at times to make the correct decision. While there’s no one right place for all your money to be, there are a lot of arguments to be made for investing a good chunk of your money into a mutual […]
No matter how well you take care of it, at some point, your home is going to need some repairs. Owning a home can already be expensive enough, meaning the bill for repairs can be especially painful. Fortunately, it’s not mandatory that repairing your home leaves you financially burdened. First, before you ever start out […]
Part of owning a car means eventually having to pay for its repairs. Unfortunately, that can easily make up a large part of your annual budget. Far too often, people find themselves having to put off repairs their cars badly need simply because they can’t afford them. However, there are some easy ways to save […]
When it comes to healthy financial decisions, more often than not, it’s deciding to avoid making certain mistakes that will leave you with the most in your savings. Unfortunately, there are a number of common practices far too many people unquestionably take part in that puts their money at risk. One good example of this […]
While just about everyone has a savings account, that doesn’t mean it necessarily makes sense as a permanent feature of one’s financial landscape. Instead, consider other places you can keep your money that may come with far more benefits. If you absolutely know you won’t need your money anytime soon, there’s almost no good reason […]
Although college is supposed to provide you with the path to a financially promising future, it costs a lot to get there. Just about every student compiles debt while attending college, but many also find themselves with money troubles during their tenure. One way to save money in college is by purchasing used textbooks. As […]
Everyone who smokes knows it’s a deadly habit they should quit, though that’s not a fact that makes it any easier. It may help, though, to focus on the financial benefits of putting down cigarettes once and for all. First, let’s look at the actual cost of this habit. The average price of a pack […]
