Being able to successfully save money is one of the most important things that you can do in order to prepare for your financial future. Here are some tips to help you preserve more of your paycheck from goodhousekeeping.com: 1. Visit grocery stores’ websites to find valuable savings coupons that you can print and take […]
It’s that time again! We’re nearing that brief stretch of the year where resolutions become the topic of discussion around our workplace water coolers. At a time when many of us have been so disappointed by having the economy involuntarily defer our dreams, what better time than a brand new year to rejuvenate our greatest […]
If anything is true of the difficulties in marriage, it is that financial stress will magnify any bumps in the road ten-fold. So many of us root our happiness in our economic standing that, any setback – minor or major – registers most immediately in our primary relationships. Broke hurts. Broke is embarrassing. Broke means […]
What’s your bad habit? Twirling your hair? Cracking your knuckles? What about your bad financial habit? Maybe something that is less noticeable from the outside, but is just as hard to break as, say, biting your nails?
When it comes to saving for the future, women, African-Americans and Latinos in general had fallen behind before the recession hit. In a recent survey 54 percent of respondents reported having less than $25,000 in total savings and investments, excluding their home or workplace pension, if any. Some 27 percent said they don’t have even […]
(From shine.com) Want to alleviate money worries and keep your financial house in order? Follow these three simple steps from Gettington.com to ensure that both partners are ready to take over the family finances whenever needed.
Some people buy too much, some people buy too little. That’s the overbuyer/underbuyer split. Overbuyers are often anxious about all the money they’ve spent and the stuff they’ve accumulated, so they can use some tips on cutting down on the number of things they buy. 1. Pay cash. 2. Buy small items first. When you […]
(From Glamour.com) Ever heard of saving the best for last? Good things come to those who wait? We’re here to tell you those cliches are the total truth! Here’s why it’s great to be single while all your friends are tying the knot. 1) You can live drama-free. It’s inevitable: Couples have lots of fights […]
(From shine.com) Just because the economy looks bleak doesn’t mean you have to deprive yourself. With a little creativity, you can live a rich life without being rich — try ideas:
(From shine.com) Are you controlling your money, or is your money (and debt) controlling you? Basic personal finance may not be that interesting to most women in their 20s or 30s, but it’s one of the keys to a happy, fulfilled life!
If you missed Fantasia’s appearance on Wednesday’s “Oprah,” the singer sat down with the queen of daytime TV and discussed her family and financial woes.
(From sheknows.com) It’s 2010! There’s never been a better time for new beginnings, a time to quit your old bad habits and change for the better. Common New Year’s resolutions such as dieting and exercise are not always easy to follow and they certainly aren’t fun. But you’ll reap the rewards for years to come […]
