Thursday, April 18, 2024
Have you taken the time to sit down and look at your finances for the year of 2018? Are you a little more than disappointed? Maybe you made it your New Year’s resolution to manage your money better in 2019. Whatever the situation is, if you haven’t started yet now […]
When people move to the “City by the Bay,” they expect the best: great homes and better views of the beach and the city. These things, unfortunately, come with a price. According to Numbeo, the total cost of living in San Francisco is 62.6% higher than the U.S. average—and housing […]
It’s a safe bet your credit card statement doesn’t even register in the pantheon of your great reads. But when it comes to maintaining your financial health, it’s a document with which you should be well acquainted. In addition to keeping a running tally of your monthly expenditures, the information […]
Let’s face it, in today’s world, we are constantly surrounded by temptation to spend money. The fact is, living beyond our means has become the norm as we’re driven by society to meet ideals and expectations, fuelling a desire for more, for bigger and for better. We work hard for […]
College is an important time for young people to establish financial literacy skills and learn to make smart spending decisions, but many enter into this newfound independence unprepared – and vulnerable. Targeted by predatory credit card companies and tempted by consumer goods, many college students rack up extreme debt before […]
People are quite good at making money but most people have a problem making that money stick with them. Like most, one moment it’s there and then suddenly, it’s gone. The saddest thing is that most people can’t even explain where it went. I mean, how can an accountant not […]
Credit cards have become vital financing tools in the way we go about our regular transactions. Not only do they eliminate the need to carry cash all the time, they also help you maintain a good credit score, provided you use the card judiciously. Throw in the interest-free periods, attractive […]
With piling student loans, having some financial stability after college seems like a pipe dream, but that shouldn’t be the case. While it might be true that you’ll have loans to deal with, that’s not to say you can’t set yourself up for a rock-solid financial position upon graduation. Even […]
Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are much cleaner in comparison to fossil fuels. They allow generation of electricity at a much lower cost and you can save considerable amounts of money by installing renewable energy systems in your home. One of the major concerns for individuals investing […]
Frugal living and smart money management are the keys to setting aside some extra cash. Now that you have some money put away, you may wonder whether you can grow that extra cash through a careful investment: The answer is yes. You can invest a small amount of money into something […]
If you’re raising a family, you know how important it is to keep track of every dollar spent and to make sure that you stay on budget. Even if you’re putting money into savings and keeping up with your bills, you know how life can throw you a curveball and […]
Do you take every opportunity to refinance your mortgage for the best interest rates? Did you know your mortgage is not the only way your house could be costing you unnecessarily? Here are ways your house could be leaking money daily, plus what you can do to turn the tide. […]