Tis the season for taxes. Along with the inevitable dread that comes with doing taxes, also comes the tax refund for those who are getting a return. If you haven’t yet planned on what to do with your tax refund, I’ll go over some smart ideas that you may want to consider. Keep in mind […]
A Dummies Guide To Understanding Bitcoin
If you are new to Bitcoin, or maybe never even heard of the word before, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve put together a dummies guide to Bitcoin. I’ll cover what Bitcoin is, where it originated, who is using them, and where to store them. I’ll also go over common Bitcoin questions. I […]
8 Ways ( To Quickly) Start Paying Off Your Student Debt
Once you get that diploma in your hand, you are ready to go after that dream job and start rolling in the dough. Life is good. But wait, what is that bill that arrived in the mail? Could you have really borrowed that much while earning your degree? In a perfect world, college would be […]
9 Easy Ways To Minimize Your Credit Card (And Finally Get Out of Debt!)
Credit card debt can be hard to get out of. With the interest that you will be charged each month that you don’t pay off your debt in its entirety, it can feel like you are only treading water, or maybe sinking further into debt. I’m going to give you some simple tips in today’s […]
5 Essentials Everyone Should Know About Balancing a Checkbook
Bouncing a check is no fun. You will get a fee and the person or business who tries to cash your bounced check, may not be so forgiving. Some businesses can add to your humiliation by adding your name to a wall, that says “Do not accept checks from..” (insert your name). I always wonder […]
7 Easy ( And Safe) Tricks To Start Investing Your Money Wisely
If you have even a small amount of money that you do not need immediately, you may want to invest it. Many people simply put that money into a savings account. It’s safe, and you can get it out when you want. But the problem with putting all of your extra money into a savings […]
8 Ways Your Family Can Save Money After The Holidays
Many of us can overspend around the holidays. It’s easy to do as we buy gifts for loved ones. While gift giving isn’t bad, what it does to your pocketbook and bank account can be a heavy burden to bear. I’ve put together some tips that every family can do after the holidays to reclaim […]
How To Create And Stick To A Christmas Budget
Though Christmas time is such a fun and fantastic time of the year, it isn’t always so fun for your pocketbook. The holiday season leaves us wandering into stores, clicking through online deals, and spending more money than we can afford. You may justify your spending habits by saying that you are spending more on […]
The Young Adult’s Guide To Budgeting Smartly
Budgeting doesn’t have to be a chore.