Budgeting

Summer can bring fun and expensive opportunities. Whether you need additional savings or a good challenge to get your budget back in check, it may be time to push yourself with a zero-based budget. What is a zero-based budget? If you need a good budgeting hack, check out this blog for all you need to know about a zero-based budget and how to get it going for you.   What is Zero-Based Budgeting?   The name is very fitting for a zero-based budget as it is as simple as your Read More

Eating out is sometimes more than just giving our body the nutrients it needs, it can be fun, different than the norm, and be a social outing. We all need to eat to live, but for those who live to eat out, here are some tips to lower your bill but still enjoy a meal out here and there.   Change Your Drink Order  As much as we all love a good fountain soda now and again, the extra money spent on coffees, tea, and soda adds up. Most of the time, water is free so if your goal is Read More

We all enjoy eating out and spending time out with friends here and there, but it can add up! When looking for ways to be social, but cut back on your spending, it can feel like you’re not allowing yourself to fully indulge and have fun. Should you go out to eat or spend a night out on the town? Absolutely, socialization is something we all enjoy in our own way. Check out these tips to cut spending, but still enjoy yourself here and there.  Track Your Spending   To Read More

We can all probably agree that we’d love to have additional savings to go towards summer expenses. Whether you’re needing to save extra for an upcoming vacation, want, or some summer fun, we have some easy tips for you to reduce expenses for sweet summer savings. Shift your mindset to summer savings with these sweet tips.  Track Your Spending  The first way to cut expenses is to see where your money is going. Maybe it’s time to hard-core track your spending and find Read More

Summer is here and that means it is time to start planning out those summer activities. If you haven’t started brainstorming yet, no worries. We’ve got you covered with these warm-weather tips for ultimate summer fun! Whether you’re planning for the sitter, your own kids, grandkids, or just need something fun to do, take a few minutes to add some of these activities to your outdoor summer to-do list.  Summer Slip N’ Slide Those summer days can get warm and what Read More

Spring is here and that means we’ve got some spring cleaning to do! This year, you’ll want to be sure to add ‘budget’ to your to-do list. Spend some time doing a deep dive into your finances and budget plan to boost determination for the rest of the year. Give yourself a budget refresh with these 4 tips.   1. Review and Refresh  Reviewing and refreshing your budget is something that should be done periodically. Life changes, there are new expenses, or Read More

Summer may be a few months away but planning to save now will ensure an awesome and affordable experience. The best tip for booking a vacation is to plan well in advance – start your planning process here by reading up on a few suggestions to make your summer vacation seamless and inexpensive.  Book Flight Tickets in Advance  Planning in advance is the most important tip for a successful and budgeted vacation. Nail down where you are going and when. Purchasing airline tickets Read More

  Financial education has always been a weak area within education. Talking about money and understanding money management, debt, loans, interest and credit is rarely laid out to people until they get to college or graduate from high school. That’s why we wanted to start the conversation on how to talk to your kids about money, so they are better prepared for the real world.     Talk About Money Young   When you are having money conversations with younger Read More

When it comes to budgeting, you might not even know where to begin. The truth is, there are a million ways to budget and it’s not a one-size-fits-all process. You should try some different methods to decide what works best for your specific situation. Here are some general rules of thumb when it comes to knowing how to properly budget:    DON’T stress yourself out about debt. DO take the first step in creating a budget.   One of the biggest mistakes people make is Read More

It may seem like a lifetime away, but retirement has a way of sneaking up on all of us. Something to remember when it comes to retirement is that the earlier you start saving, the better. Plus, you’re never too young to invest in your future. If you’re in your 20s, here are some helpful strategies you can implement to set yourself up for a successful retirement.  1. Rid Yourself of Debt  The first step in creating a retirement fund is to look at what you’re dealing Read More