There are many people who would love to take an extended vacation, or even move overseas for a time, but the logistics of planning the trip are too overwhelming. In addition to everything else, there is the little problem of what to do with your belongings. Some of them can go with you, but moving…
Knowing how to stretch your grocery budget can go a long way towards helping you meet all of your financial goals. When you make savvy shopping choices, you’ll have more money to save and invest. What’s more, you’ll also get to enjoy a much healthier and tastier diet. Your personal financial health will suffer if…
If you have recently discovered your love of traveling around the world, you likely want to figure out ways to go on more trips. Whether you want to take a safari in South Africa or explore the Caribbean islands, there are plenty of ways for you to cut costs, so that you can enjoy more…
There are certain financial decisions that I will never make. For instance, I will never take out a payday loan; they just have way too many downsides. There are also financial decisions that I will never make again. For instance, I will never be co-signing a loan for a non-family member. The stress is…
The end of the month can be a truly hard time for those of limited means. The monthly bills are seem to come due at the same time, and with employers offering limited hours it are next to impossible to build up the cash reserve needed to comfortably pay them all at once. During this…
Student loans are quite the hot topic lately. The Federal Reserve Bank reports that the total outstanding balance on student loans was $966 billion, at the end of 2013. That number is only growing larger. The biggest reason is that for many people these loans are not causing them undue grief. So instead of hurrying…
A college degree can change your life. Not only can a degree expose you to new ideas and skills, but it can have a dramatic impact on your finances. Regardless of what major and career path you choose, completing a degree will improve your financial future in the following ways. It Will Help You Get…