5 Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions
From commercials for the latest miracle drugs to politicians promising to lower prescription drug prices, there’s no escaping the fact that prescription drugs are big business. And sooner or later, ...
Beyond Emergency Savings — Start Saving for These Priorities
By now, you’ve probably heard how 40% of Americans can’t afford to pay cash for a $400 emergency. That’s why having a fully-funded emergency savings account is so important. Opinions vary on wha...
5 Ways to Save Money on a New Hobby
Studies show that participating in hobbies can significantly reduce stress and boost self-esteem. Even spending just a few hours a week doing something you enjoy outside of work, school and family obl...
Save Money with a No-Spend Weekend
It’s easy to go off the rails and off your budget on the weekends. From impromptu socializing to late-night online shopping, it seems there are reasons to spend money that don’t come up during the...
6 Simple Ways To Reduce Expenses During Retirement
When it comes to Americans and retirement savings, the statistics are sobering. Nearly 70-percent of Americans think they will outlive their retirement savings, while just over 20-percent have no mone...
5 Ways to Save Money on Easter Celebrations
Whether the weather where you are feels like it or not, Easter is barely a week away. As with any holiday celebration, it’s easy to get carried away and overspend to plan the “perfect” day. But ...
It’s Your Day! Enjoy these Birthday Freebies.
That old saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch,” is mostly true. Unless it’s your birthday! Many national chain restaurants offer birthday freebies. In most cases, you’ll need to re...
7 Cheap & Fun Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
Whether you’re just getting to know someone new or you’ve been in your relationship for years, figuring out how to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a memorable way can be tricky; especially if you...
5 Financial Lessons to Learn from Minimalism
Do a quick online search for “minimalism” and you’ll find everything from an artistic movement to a style of decorating to a type of capsule wardrobe. The fact is, the concept of minimalism can ...
5 Essential Lessons to Live a Debt-free Life
Paying off credit card debt is a huge accomplishment (and something we can help with). But once you achieve that milestone, it might be even harder to stay out of credit card debt. Shifting your minds...