Money
How to Boost Your Credit Score Fast (Without Doing Anything Sketchy)
A good credit score can open doors to better loan rates, credit cards, and even rental approvals....
How to Finally Pay Off Debt (And Stay Debt-Free for Good)
Debt can feel like a never-ending cycle. Just when you think you're making progress, another bill,...
Intro To Index Funds: Why People Love Them and Why They Work
If you’re thinking about changing your bank anytime soon, it might be tempting to just go with whatever bank is closest to your home or workplace.
Stop impulsive shopping with these 3 tricks
Shopping is a fun experience for most people and even small purchases throughout the day can boost...
Simple budgeting tips to save $1,000
Do you want to buy a house, pay for an upcoming wedding, or pay off a credit card or two? To do so, you need ample savings. If you’re struggling to save enough to meet your goals, try these tips to get you on track and save your first $1,000. Figure out where you’re spending your money The first step towards being a smarter saver is figuring out where your cash is going each month. Use an app like Mint for an automated way to keep track of your purchases or go with a good old-fashioned Excel...
4 Ways to Save for the Holidays
The holidays are here, and your eyes are hurting from online shopping all night. While that's happening, you're stressing about how much you can spend and hoping everyone can receive a gift. Next thing you know, you find yourself overspending and feeling horrible about it. Let's review these top four strategies to help you save for the holidays. Limit Your Gift Giving Honesty never hurts; let your loved ones know your spending goal for the year. You can provide an approximate number and let...
5 Tips for Becoming More Self-Sustainable
Becoming self-sustainable is a valuable skill set that will serve you well in the coming months. As inflation rises and the economy becomes more unstable, here are some skills you should work to develop. Homestead Where You Are The best thing about creating a homestead is that you customize it based on where you live. An article written for morningchores.com by Jennifer Poindexter states, “It is possible to create some type of homestead right where you are. If you are in an apartment and...
Puppy Scams: What to Look Out For
Thinking of expanding your family by four paws? Getting a new puppy is an exciting and sometimes stressful decision. Adoption is always a good way to go but you can’t always get the breed you are looking for. There are so many great breeders out there, but caution is required as certain breeds of dogs are in high demand. Unfortunately, scammers aren’t limited to car warranties and student loan debt; they’ve evolved to puppy scamming too. You go online looking for the type of dog breed you want...
Why Buy Summer Night Treats When You Can Make Them
With the summer heat coming in, it has us all running for cold treats. There are many great places to get ice cream treats and cold drinks. But why leave your house when you can create something tasty in your own home. Keep a couple of ingredients on hand so that you can cool off while saving some money. Check out some of these great ideas. Ice Cream Sandwich Homemade ice cream sandwiches should be a staple on hot summer days. Bake a batch or buy a box of your favorite cookies and get your...