Buying a home is a BIG financial commitment that should not be taken lightly. As with all big decisions in life, the answer to whether you are ready to buy a home is very personal. There are a lot of factors at play and only you can answer this question. This guide will give you the information to make an informed decision. I detail the costs of home ownership (both common and hidden expenses), and also give you key benchmarks to help you make the decision.… Continue Reading
Why Lease a Car: Reasons It’s Better than Buying
Have you ever thought that you knew what the right financial decision was, only to be convinced the other way? Recently, a friend of mine told me of her desire to lease a car and she wanted my help. Originally, I was a skeptical, telling her that the best financial decision she could make would be to buy a used car, not lease a new car. While I still stand by my decision, I have come to realize that everyone’s situation is different. It may be easy to convince yourself that you have the best solution to a life situation for someone else, but it is much different to make it a reality.… Continue Reading
How to Save Money: Even Your Milk Money Counts
Do you find yourself saying that you don’t have enough money? Is it hard to find the pennies necessary to pay the bills? Saving money can be difficult at times for a lot of reasons. Whether it is because you are stuck in contract to lease a car or can’t stop yourself from buying the latest, greatest item, it can be hard to save money. The simple fact is that it is hard to postpone gratification when you get a “high” right now. The important principle in understanding how to save money is that every little bit helps… even your milk money.… Continue Reading
Should You Use Savings To Pay Off Debt?
Many times people in debt want to do everything possible to get out of debt as fast as they can. This usually leads to them wondering if they should be taking some of their savings to pay off some of their debt. Unfortunately, many times this can backfire and cause more harm than good. But in some cases, it is a smart thing to do in order to get out of debt.… Continue Reading
How To Invest In Your 401k
You graduated college and landed your first job. Congratulations! Now you are staring at this form that is having you pick what investments you want to invest inside your 401k plan. This can be an overwhelming time as most people have never invested up until now. This post will walk you through your options so that you get the most out of your 401k plan and set yourself up for investing success.… Continue Reading
4 Smart Ways To Pay Off Debt Fast
If you are in debt, you probably want to get out of debt as soon as possible. If so, then this post is for you. I am going to show you 4 smart ways to help you pay off debt fast. After reading this post, you will be motivated to tackle your debt in new ways and finally rid yourself of the monthly payments and the stress.… Continue Reading
How To Enjoy Your Life While Living On A Budget
Yes a budget is designed to help you reach your future goals, but you don’t have to sacrifice your happiness today in order to get there. You can easily do both. This post is going to show you how to really live on a budget, be happy now, and make progress towards your future goals.… Continue Reading
