Articles on: Budget

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Can a Budgeting App Help You & Which to Choose?

category tagJuly 12, 2021

How to know if a budgeting app is right for you. Creating a budget for your household can be challenging, especially if finances are tight. Deciding which expenses to keep and what to cut can feel overwhelming. In addition, not everyone feels comfortable using Excel or a worksheet. However, creating a budget is vital to […]

Don’t let deals, speed, convenience get you to spend more with purchases.

Are Online Retailers Tricking You Into Overspending?

category tagJune 4, 2021

Online retailers tricking you? Don’t let speed and convenience convince you to spend more. Did you overspend again? If you are constantly over budget, you may be falling for online retail tricks. According to Digital Commerce 360, U.S. shoppers spent more than $861 billion online in 2020, which represents 44% year-over-year growth. Many shoppers have […]

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5 Purchases People Typically Regret

category tagMay 21, 2021

Avoid the potential buyer’s remorse and skip purchases people typically regret. Money is tight for a lot of Americans right now. As of May 2021, there were 9.3 million people unemployed in the US. Even if you weren’t impacted by the pandemic, who wants to waste money that could be better spent? Here are some […]

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How to Pay the Bills When You Are Making Minimum Wage

category tagApril 29, 2021

Ways you can pay your bills and reach financial goals while making minimum wage. Living off the minimum wage is challenging, especially if you have a one-income household. As of May 2021 the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. It has not been raised in over 10 years, according to the Economy Policy Institute. […]

Eviction is a terrible experience.

How to Avoid an Eviction and What to Do if You Can’t

category tagApril 22, 2021

Getting evicted is a terrible experience. Here are some ways to avoid it. Many people were financially impacted by COVID-19, some unable to even afford rent. The CARES Act protected renters against evictions and late fees, but that expired on July 24th 2020. Eviction laws vary from state to state, so make sure to review […]

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6 Ways to Save Cash When Money is Tight

category tagApril 8, 2021

Have you ever read a savings article, just to discover that none of the tips apply to you? You have no subscriptions to cancel and don’t eat out often, for example. If you are already a frugal person, but can’t seem to save, it’s probably because fixed expenses are typically the biggest bills, and it’s […]

Shopping online for a loan makes it easier to compare your options.

A Borrower’s Guide to Online Lending

category tagFebruary 2, 2021

Whether you’re facing an unexpected emergency or need help financing a major purchase, a personal loan can get you the cash you need. Traditionally, when you needed money, you would visit your local bank or credit union for a loan. While this is still an option, more and more people are turning to online lending […]

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