Today we have a free resource that can help with your own money management by tracking your expenses. This is a printable PDF spending log that makes it easy to record your expenses. Why Should You Track Your Expenses? Let’s take a look at why you should track your expenses and what you’ll gain from…
If you need to improve your finances, one of the best ways to have a quick impact is to take a no spend challenge or a spending freeze (the same thing with two different names). There are several reasons why you might want to try a no spend challenge, and we’ll look at those reasons…
This free printable bill pay checklist can help you to keep your finances organized and stay on top of your bills. Keep track of your bills to avoid missing due dates and prevent late fees and interest charges. If you’ve had trouble keeping track of your bills, try using this free resource for easy organization….
When it comes to personal finance, creating a budget is possibly the most common advice that you’ll hear or read. While creating a budget is a great step towards getting control over your money, I’d argue that tracking your expenses is an equally important step. In this article, we’ll look at the different ways you…
If you like saving money, I’m sure you love coupons. But if you haven’t been using coupons, it’s probably because you don’t want to spend hours finding coupons that will save you a few dollars. I have good news. There are a number of websites and apps that make it easy to save money with…
Having a budget is usually one of the first suggestions when it comes to personal finance and managing your money effectively. But what if you’re looking at your budget categories and you have no ideas for ways to save money on your regular, recurring bills? In this article, we’ll look at 40 practical ways to…
One of the worst financial mistakes you can make is living above your means. It doesn’t matter what your salary is, you should be spending less than you make in order to get ahead financially. Unfortunately, living above your means is a very common problem in our society. It’s easy to buy things on credit…
A home is a big part of life for most of us. Where we live impacts our lives every day, and most of us dream of living in a bigger, nicer home. Housing can also be a huge expense that takes up a large part of your budget. A few years ago, my wife and…
80% of American adults say they could use some help with their finances, according to a Consumer Financial Literacy Survey. Does that surprise you? At what point do we learn how to manage our finances? Did you have Finance 101 in high school? I didn’t. In fact, most people didn’t. We turn to finance books,…