It's officially Fall! Get ready to pull out those warm sweaters & start planning for your holiday expenses! In order to plan for your holiday expenses, you'll need to think about Halloween costumes, decorations, and candy for trick or treaters. For Thanksgiving, you may need to purchase plane or bus tickets to see family members, [...]
Laurie Blank of Clark.com reveals smart tips on how to avoid spending & start saving when on a tight budget! No matter your budget, here are 4 tips to ensure you are adding to your savings account every paycheck. Create & Adhere To A Budget: Believe it or not, a budget will give you [...]
The Krazy Coupon Lady shares 40 companies that will pay for a portion or all of your college tuition! Below are some examples: Chipotle offers up to $5,250 for college costs: Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for the Chipotle Educational Assistance Program. The program provides up to $5,250 in tuition assistance per year, [...]
Clark Howard shares several amazing and simple ways you can make an extra $500 a week! Start Driving For Uber or Lyft: Driving people around can earn you a possible $15-16 an hour! Ride-hailing services are great for people going to and from the airport, people who do not have a car, etc. All [...]
Some people feel as though “the holidays” and “debt” are inextricably bound, and indeed for many, sometimes they can go hand in hand. However, with a little careful planning and some smart spending habits, you can absolutely enjoy a fun and festive holiday without the hit to your wallet. Budgeting tips to help you avoid [...]
There is no better time to start a new budget plan than right now. Because it is only February, you have 10 more months to get your finances back on track, so you and your family can live a comfortable life and look forward to a promising future. Saving money may be easier than you [...]
Fixed income debtors face special challenges when dealing with debt that may have existed before their income shrank significantly. Retired seniors, disabled veterans and other individuals who aren't likely to experience an income increase in the future may find that repaying debt is next to impossible. How fixed income debtors resolve their debt issues: Try [...]
If you're in financial hot water, it may be too late to do anything but consult an experienced Dallas bankruptcy attorney to help bail you out. However, even then, the following steps will definitely go a long way toward improving your financial (and emotional) state of being. 1. Make a realistic budget--and stick to it! [...]
