Any financially minded person with a heart will tell you there is always a conflict that comes with the big holidays. Our brains desperately need to keep things under budget while our emotions want us to go all out in treating the ones we love to the very best. Another Valentine’s Day has now come …
Top 3 Personal Budget Spreadsheet Programs
If you’re on a budget, and these days who isn’t, it might seem a bit difficult at times to not only stick to your budget but also understand completely where your money is actually going. Recently we talked about some of the best budgeting apps available for Android smartphones but, let’s be …
5 Keys to Financial Success in 2015
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 …
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 …