We get our cars serviced, go to the doctor for health checks and take our pets to the vet. But what about our finances? How healthy do you feel when it comes to your handling of money? Is it thriving, doing okay or on life support? The only way to find out is to do a … [Read more...] about How to Do a Complete Self Audit of Your Financial Situation
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How to Prepare to Apply for a Home Loan
It doesn't matter who you are: When you finally get ready to make that big leap to owning your first home, the sentiment can be invigorating! Your home is your castle, and there is nothing like coming home from work to a piece of land that you own. But within all that … [Read more...] about How to Prepare to Apply for a Home Loan
5 Tricks You Can Use to Cool Your Budget for the Summer
Summertime means that the days are longer and the nights are warmer. I don't know about you, but that's great news to me! I love more time to be out and about. Of course, this also means that there's more time for us to be out spending money. If you've got kids that are … [Read more...] about 5 Tricks You Can Use to Cool Your Budget for the Summer
5 Common Financial Mistakes We’re All Guilty Of
It's not always easy to make all the right moves when it comes to money. In fact, as a society, we're pretty bad at managing our money. CNN Money recently stated that over 25 million middle class families are living paycheck to paycheck. That's horrible! So much for … [Read more...] about 5 Common Financial Mistakes We’re All Guilty Of
Household Budget Tips for the Upcoming Season
If your house is anything like mine, the changes in the seasons can be a very exciting time. The kids go back to school, my wife (a teacher) goes back to work, most of our children’s sports activities start again, and life goes into extreme overdrive! But with that sudden … [Read more...] about Household Budget Tips for the Upcoming Season
A Cost-Conscious Approach Reinforces Your Financial Security
Financial hurdles are not enough to slow savvy consumers, particularly those armed with knowledge and understanding. As you orchestrate your own monetary outcomes, learn as much as you can about personal finance, borrowing effective financial strategies from successful money … [Read more...] about A Cost-Conscious Approach Reinforces Your Financial Security