Since I’ve become more diligent with budgeting and saving money, I’ve been much more creative with how I spend my hard-earned cash. Where I used to spend money going out to eat, I now make it a goal and a date night with my wife to recreate the dish we’re craving at home. I’ve recently been trying out new ways …
Teaching Children the Importance of Saving
It’s extremely important to get started on the path to financial success when you’re younger. That’s why we love visiting our local schools and teaching kids financial wellness—we know we’re making a positive impact on how they view their finances now and in the future. But what can you do to help teach your kids how to save and the …
My Story: Buying a House After the Flood
I’ll never forget August of 2016. August 12 started off as a normal day for me. I got off of work and left to get my son from daycare. When we got home, I did what I always do—watch the news. Since I’ve been through bad storms before, I wasn’t really worried about the weather all day. When I saw …
Make the Most Out of Your Tax Refund This Year—Shrink, Spend, SAVE!
The promise of a new year reminds me of the possible tax refund coming in February and what it can do for my current financial situation.  It’s important to plan for what’s coming in the new year and beyond.  I plan on following the “Shrink, Spend, Save“ plan to help me meet my financial goals this year and …
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 …