5 Money Saving Hacks You May Not Have Considered
All it takes to start saving is regularly putting aside small amounts of what you bring home. Each dollar makes a difference when they add up! Whether you’re looking to save for retirement, your first home, or a long-earned vacation, saving can make you feel comfortable and stress-free, even if saving itself seems overwhelming. The…
Read MoreHow to Put Away Thousands With the 100 Envelope Money Saving Challenge
Ever heard of the 100-envelope money-saving challenge? The challenge first went viral on TikTok, where it seemed to get everyone’s attention. It’s a fun challenge that motivates people to save by visually representing small savings that can add up quickly, cutting out the overwhelming feeling of needing to put away a ton of money at…
Read MoreAre People Saving Money By Going Minimalist?
Are you overwhelmed by the clutter in your home or apartment? despite your best efforts? Going minimalist might be for you! A 2021 study defines minimalism as being “characterized by removing clutter, being satisfied with a small number of material possessions, and giving careful consideration before making any new purchases.” Basically, it means focusing on…
Read MoreWhat’s in Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan and How Does it Affect You?
Student Loan Forgiveness Updates November 23, 2022: Important to note: The Department of Education has just announced that the student loan payment pause has been extended to June 30, 2023 November 21, 2022: What’s Happening to Student Loan Forgiveness? As you may have read in the news, a federal judge has blocked the White House’s…
Read MoreA Money-Saving Chart to Keep You Motivated
Do you need help saving money? Let’s go back to 2019, a year before COVID-19 hit. Maybe you’re excited about travel plans, graduation parties, or concerts coming up this year. All of a sudden, COVID-19 changes all of your plans. You might’ve lost your job, had to drop out of school, or help your family…
Read MoreMoney-Saving Meals to Stretch Your Food Budget
Grocery bills can quickly get out of hand in this economy, especially if you have other mouths to feed. The cost of food has significantly increased thanks to inflation. If you want to prioritize saving money, you may need to get creative to stretch your dollar. From meal prepping to switching out parts of your…
Read MoreBudgeting Sucks: Here’s How to Make It Suck Less
Have you always wanted to budget but worry about the commitment and effort involved? Luckily, there are strategies that not only simplify the process and take much of the suckiness out of the budgeting process but also make it fun! What is budgeting? Budgeting is all about making sure you have the funds available to…
Read MoreWhy is Saving Money So Hard?
These days, many Americans find it exceedingly difficult to save money. In fact, the average American socks away less than 6% of their income. But why is it so difficult for us to stash our cash? Today we are going to explore why it’s so hard to save money and how you can overcome 6…
Read MoreTry a 30 Day Money Saving Challenge To See What You Can Save
When some people think of saving, they imagine grueling self-sacrifice—or “pinching pennies until it hurts.” But who wants to punish themselves when saving can be fun and simple? It can be hard to kick-start a habit of saving, but it can also be rewarding and gartifying. Plus, your future self will thank you. If you’re…
Read More6 Ways to Save Money as A New Business
Many new business owners think they need to spend money to make money. There is some truth in that, but it doesn’t mean money should be spent at every opportunity. Money may seem like the answer to many problems. Not enough customers? Spend more money on advertising. Computers too slow? Buy new computers. Maybe spending…
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