We all have dreams—both big and small. Dream jobs, dream dates, dream pets, dream accomplishments, and even dream vacations. Some of us leave our dreams in the clouds, while others run after them with vigor. If you’ve been fantasizing about your ideal getaway for years, maybe it’s time to take action. And the only wayContinue reading “7 Steps to Your Dream Vacation”
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What to Expect in Your First 3 Months of Budgeting
Most of us have an iconic and memorable first-time-on-a-bike story. Maybe your story starts with a slow-motion wreck in the yard but ends with a smooth sail down a hill, wind in your hair. Think about what happened between the beginning and ending of that story, though. Somewhere along the way as you were learningContinue reading “What to Expect in Your First 3 Months of Budgeting”
How to Stop the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle
Ever catch yourself counting down the days until your next paycheck? Maybe you decided to take out a store credit card for the 20%-off shopping day and the bill just came in. Or maybe your “check engine” light is on and you’re dreading the repair. Either way, that paycheck can’t come fast enough—and might notContinue reading “How to Stop the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle”
How to Rebuild Your Emergency Fund
Ah, snap. Things were going so nicely. You felt like you had your life together. And then . . . it happens. It meaning your water heater busts, your car manages to get twoflat tires, and you crack a tooth . . . why? Thankfully, you had an emergency fund. Unthankfully, now you don’t. It feels good to pay cash toContinue reading “How to Rebuild Your Emergency Fund”
How to Create a Wedding Budget
In the olden days, marriage began with a herd of goats, a small ceremony with a minister to make it official, a prim church organist banging out “Canon in D,” and maybe a potluck to celebrate the nuptials. But today, marriage begins with more pomp and circumstance. In fact, it’s a giant to-do—which comes with a giantContinue reading “How to Create a Wedding Budget”
How Much That Coffee Habit Is Costing You
Let’s talk coffee. If you buy a simple cup of joe from Starbucks every day, here’s what a 300% markup looks like, according to USA Today’s coffee calculator: You’ll spend $63 in a month. You’ll spend $766.50 in a year. You’ll spend $22,995 over the course of 30 years. Your Coffee Habit is Costing You And weContinue reading “How Much That Coffee Habit Is Costing You”
Budget-Friendly Fun (Yes, It’s a Real Thing)
Whether you’re working on a big savings goal or just trying to cut down on your expenses, you’ve probably felt that budgeting belt growing tight. We’re proud of you for getting serious about your finances—but you can stick to your budget and still have fun. After all, fun isn’t a four-letter word. Debt is. As a starting point,Continue reading “Budget-Friendly Fun (Yes, It’s a Real Thing)”
10 Items You Should Buy Generic
Sometimes it’s worth paying a higher price for a name-brand product. Maybe you like the taste of a particular food or you want a certain brand of baby diapers—we totally get that. But what about those items you hardly think about, like trash bags or sugar? You could save a hefty amount, possibly to 20–30%,Continue reading “10 Items You Should Buy Generic”
How to Save $100 or More at Grocery Stores
It happens to all of us: You’re staring down an open fridge door with these words stammering through your tired brain, What on earth will I make for dinner? At this point, either everything or nothing looks good. You end up tossing together what you call a “one-pot wonder,” knowing it would make Gordon Ramsay burst intoContinue reading “How to Save $100 or More at Grocery Stores”
How to Meal Plan to Save Time and Money
Meal Planning Saves Time, Money and Sanity. Here’s How You Can Make It Happen in Your Home. Ever follow an Instagram account just to see regular posts of amazingly perfect food photos? Yeah, us too! Add in all those time-lapsed videos of the cooking process, and you’ll be salivating before your kids can interrupt toContinue reading “How to Meal Plan to Save Time and Money”
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