It’s January again, the time of year when many consumers look back on the last 12 months at their successes and failures, financially speaking, and try to get an idea of what they should do differently next year in order to have more of the former and less of the latter. To that end, we’ve put …
Personal Finance
Year-end Tips for Charitable Donations
As far as money management and budget strategy goes, making donations to your favorite charities and worthy causes is not only commendable but also financially smart. If you’re keen on getting the most out of your donations, while the organizations you donate to do the same, this short blog will …
2014 is almost history! Time to get your Financial To-Do List in Order
As 2014 draws to a close, it’s time to take a look at some important financial tasks that need to be taken care of as soon as possible. Below are a number of the most important. Enjoy. Dash away that Debt. Okay, we know it’s the middle of the holiday season but, frankly, now is the best time to …
These 5 Savings ‘Tricks’ might not be so good after all
If your budget and your struggling to find out why it’s not working, it might be the fact that certain budget habits can actually be more destructive to your finances then helpful. Indeed, even the best intentions that you have for saving money can sometimes lead to financial problems. That …
In your 30s? Avoid These Money Mistakes
One of the biggest reason that people in their 20s dread the day that they finally make it to their 30s is that it’s the decade where everything finally starts “getting real”. For most it’s a time when they purchase a new home, get established in their careers, get married and, of course, start …