Category:
Budgeting

Top 5 Budget Apps

By Joey Johnston | October 31, 2018

Budgeting has a straightforward rule: spend less than you earn. Sure, it’s a lot easier said than done, but it’s easier to do if you get help from a budget…

How to Pay Off Debt by Making More Money

By Joey Johnston | June 1, 2018

One of the best ways to get out of credit card debt is to earn extra money that can be applied to the debt. It will require some effort, but if you…

Being Frugal Is for Everyone: How the Frugalwoods Can Inspire You

By Tom Jackson | April 23, 2018

You don’t have to be a fan of extreme frugality to have heard of Elizabeth and Nate Thames and probably to have an opinion about the simple-living lifestyle they tout.…

How To Save Money on Food at Restaurants and the Grocery Store

By George Morris | May 19, 2017

Although it’s a wonderful treat to visit a nice restaurant, a regular diet of dining out has become an unhealthy way to sabotage your finances. According to a study by…

I Can’t Pay My Car Insurance: How to Save on Your Premium

By Joey Johnston | April 4, 2017

If you’re having a hard time finding affordable auto insurance, here’s some strange-but-true advice to solve the problem: Move and/or pay off your credit cards. Huh? What does your home…

How to Live in a Big City and Not Go Broke

By Joey Johnston | December 7, 2016

Eddie Hall wanted to become an actor. So where did he go? Where else? After high school, he left his comfortable suburban Florida community and headed to New York City.…

ATM Fees Continue to Rise – Here’s How to Avoid Them

By Joey Johnston | November 3, 2016

Standing outside an ATM at two in the morning, Thomas Knapp had no idea fees for the money machine had vaulted 37% over the last decade. All he knew was…

How To Save Money On Homeowner’s Insurance

By George Morris | September 9, 2016

If you want to save money on your homeowners insurance —who doesn’t? — there are numerous common-sense methods to position yourself for the best rates. Chief among them: Protect your…

American Budgeting and Saving Behavior

By George Morris | August 4, 2016

Nearly half of all American consumers can easily cover their day-to-day expenses, while the satisfaction with their personal finances has nearly doubled in the past six years. Although that signals…

Out-of-the-Box Ways To Earn Extra Cash

By George Morris | November 20, 2015

Does paying off your debt have you strapped for cash? Thinking out of the box can help you earn anywhere from an extra $10 to hundreds of dollars a week. We…