Funding Your Emergencies – Without an Emergency Fund
Funding Your Emergencies – Without an Emergency Fund Financial emergencies pop up when you least expect them, which is why […]
Budgeting, Money Management
Budgeting, Saving Money, Wealth Tips
9 Great End-of-Year Money Tips
9 Great End-of-Year Money Tips The holiday season is just getting underway, and chances are good that things are about
Credit, Credit Cards
How to Dispute a Credit Card Charge
How to Dispute a Credit Card Charge The holiday season usually means an uptick in shopping and spending. There are
Retirement
Dreaming of an Early Retirement? Avoid these Common Obstacles
If you’re in the middle of your career, you’ve probably given some thought to retirement. Whether you imagine a post-career
Money Management
Financial Goals and Motivation
Financial Goals and Motivation It’s not always easy to stick to a financial goal. Maybe you’ve decided to get serious
Finances
Building a Better Online Banking Password
Building a Better Online Banking Password Most of my readers know that I’m a pretty big fan of technology, especially
Debt Management
Common Ways we Justify Spending
Common Ways we Justify Spending Nothing derails a carefully planned budget faster than unnecessary spending. Sure, it would be great
Budgeting
Budgeting for Change: How to Handle More (or Less) Money
If you read this blog regularly, you already know that I’m a big believer in budgeting. And you also probably
Finances
Protect Your Money from Hackers, Dumpster Divers, and Skimmers
If you’ve watched the news lately, you probably know that Home Depot is currently investigating a potential security breach that
Finances
Five Must-Know Personal Finance Basics
You probably have distinct memories of learning to drive a car. Maybe you learned from your parents or an older
Budgeting
Tired of Traditional Budgets? Try the Proportional Approach
Budgeting is the foundation of healthy personal finances. It helps you set and achieve goals and identify finance habits that
Finances
Expect To Change Your Approach to Finances As You Age
For most people, the exercise and nutrition habits that work best for them in their 20s can change during middle