Should you start a 529 college savings plan for your child? Well, there are a lot of things to consider when making that decision once...

Even the youngest of people can learn to budget by using the simple system of give, save, and spend. It’s similar to the 50/30/20 rule...

When you get old enough to receive your own paycheck, you are introduced to the concept of gross versus net pay and also the world of...

One of the very first steps that you need to do in setting a personal budget is writing out your needs and wants. What I consider a want,...

Getting in control of your finances can be a journey, but deciding how you travel along that journey is up to you. With spending, a...

Budgeting is not a one size fits all approach. The best budget is the one that you’ll actually use. You can have “the best” one in the...

In talking about interest rates, there are many different variations depending on the kind of debt and your needs. It will all make sense...

There are so many different definitions and terms when it comes to finances that it can get overwhelming at times. Starting out with...

ATM USAGE: It really is the little daily decisions that make a difference in your daily financial life. A great tip is to use only the...

Is it possible to have TOO MUCH in savings? Would it surprise you if I answered YES??? If you've accumulated an emergency fund of more...

If you are someone that has a hard time sticking to your budget or constantly find yourself short before your next pay period, YOU may be...

The month of April has its fair share of spring deals and discounts, including: Vacuums. Buying a vacuum isn’t the most exciting thing,...

For financial success, you need to start small and think big. If you're trying to reach a big goal, do you get overwhelmed with the...

When should you begin saving for retirement? What is the magic age? It would be easy to say...start saving for your retirement as early...

Something that you can be doing everyday is saving your coins-literally. This applies to you and your children or family. Putting aside...

Before you make the decision to make a big purchase, use the 24-Hour Rule. Avoid purchasing expensive or unnecessary items on impulse...

So, you've saved enough money for an emergency fund, but what actually qualifies as an emergency??? A wedding? A new car? Those cute...

Some hard truth for you... If you see you have money in your checking account, you will spend it. Period. It's too liquid and available...

If you're renting, you may feel that you can't afford to add more additional cost to your monthly bill. That's especially true if you're...

MARCH is not a month where you find a lot of major shopping holidays. However, that doesn't mean that there aren't deals to be found. Tax...