I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day is always a stressful time for me. How can I make this year special, especially with all of the holidays, birthdays and events I’ve shared with my wife over the past year? Well, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be expensive to be memorable. If you’re tight on money this year, but have …
Make the Most Out of Your Tax Refund This Year—Shrink, Spend, SAVE!
The year is is FINALLY over. Thank goodness, right? Many of us were hit with some pretty heavy things this year. Thinking of the promise of a new year reminds me of the possible tax refund coming my way in February and what it can do for my current financial situation. It’s important to plan for what’s to come in …
Easy Home Workouts—No Gym Required!
New year, new you! If you’re like me, you probably have plenty of personal goals you want to set for yourself for the year. Whether it’s financial New Year’s resolutions, changing eating habits or trying to get back in shape, we all have something we want to attain for ourselves. What do you do if you want to save money …
8 Mobile Apps to Boost Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
While we’re still rounding off the craziness of last year, I thought it’d be a great idea to start thinking about what my financial goals are moving forward. How will I be able to reach those goals, and are there any mobile apps that can boost my financial new year’s resolutions? I’m just going to lay it out there: I have …
Joint Checking Accounts: Are They Right for You?
We’ve already talked about financial questions you should answer before getting married. We felt this burning question deserved its own blog post because everyone seems to have a different opinion when talking about sharing a checking account with their husband or wife. Is it better to have a joint checking account, or should you have separate finances? It’s not really …
Furnishing Your House on a Budget
So you’ve got yourself a new place or you’re looking to give your home a mini makeover, but you don’t have the biggest budget. No problem! There are plenty of ways to spruce up or furnish your house without emptying your wallet! Getting that “dream house” look doesn’t have to come with the “dream house” cost. Having a budget can …