In a hyper-connected, hyper-consumer society, spending, spending, and spending some more is easy! But, the problem with that is that it will leave you and your family inundated with goodies in the short term but left out in the cold in the longer term. Instead, you should be saving someRead More →
Have you found yourself suddenly working from home? Things are crazy right now with the global pandemic we have found ourselves in, and many people are losing (temporarily) their jobs. If you’re one of the lucky ones that get to work from home, it may seem wonderful or maybe daunting.Read More →
When you run your own business and have kids, you may start to wonder about whether it’s tax-smart to hire your teenager or not. While giving your teenager a job is a wonderful way to teach them good work ethics and responsibilities, it can also be a financially rewarding optionRead More →
The most common piece of financial advice that you’ll hear is that you need to have a budget. If you’re not keeping track of your spending and budgeting your money correctly, it’s very difficult to be in a stable financial position. And you won’t be able to save up moneyRead More →
This is a sponsored post. All opinions about smart financial tips for teens are 100% my own. Time flies, and nowhere is this truer than when it comes to your children. My son is already 16 years old, and at times I wonder if I have done everything I could –Read More →
I’ve made a budget since my early twenties… long before I got married and had a family. I like knowing where my money goes. Lucky for me, my husband is the same way. And he’s real smart and techy, so he makes me cool spreadsheets, graphs, etc. so I canRead More →
Managing your personal finances is absolutely critical to enjoying a happy life with enough money to spend. In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it can be hard to make time to do this, but it really is worth the effort. Luckily, the steps towards sensible management of yourRead More →
I don’t know about you, but I am so ready for spring. This has been a cold, rainy, snowy, winter here in East Tennessee. I’m over it. I’m ready for warmer, sunnier days. And I’m ready to start gardening. There are so many things I love about spring. From theRead More →
When it comes to being financially savvy, you’re going to see a lot more success if you’re willing to make use of every resource at your disposal. However, there are people trying to build wealth and save money who are ignoring one of the best resources they have. We’re talkingRead More →
As we say goodbye to Halloween, we look towards Christmas and the problem with this festive wonderful winter time of year is that it can cost a fortune. It’s not just the presents… it’s the food, the decorations, and yes the gifts. There seems to always be something or someoneRead More →