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So you spent the time to create your budget, now what? You added up all of your monthly trips to your favorite places and realize you spend way too much on things you don’t really need and would rather put more into savings every month. But how do you cut back without feeling like you […]

If the summer travel bug hasn’t gotten you yet, it surely will soon! Whether you are planning a trip for tomorrow or months from now, making sure you are using the best tools to allow you to save time and money! We’re sharing our favorites with you – and we’re not even sponsored! Google Flights […]

Time, money and space. Three key items that can cause much frustration and much relief. When thinking of time, money and space in regards to your closet, I’m sure you have plenty of stories, mostly filled with lessons learned. You might have that horror story of moving to your first apartment with a closet that […]

Road trips are a staple of the summer season and if done right, can be a great way to travel with a small vacation budget. However, like anything in life, it is important to be prepared so that your budget doesn’t fall to the wayside while embarking on one of summer’s greatest pastimes. In order […]

The concept of budgeting gets thrown around constantly. And rightly so, because it’s an important piece of creating a healthy financial picture. But you can’t stick to a budget if you don’t have one. With all this talk about budgets, how do you get started making one? There are a number of different ways you […]

Job searching can be a laborious process, but when you land that dream job, all of your hard work will be worth it. Before you can land that dream job, your resume has to stand out enough that hiring managers call you in for that first interview. There are a few things you can do […]

So you are thinking of buying a house. There is a lot to consider! Obviously a major one is the mortgage. A mortgage is very likely the largest loan you will ever have, so it’s important to understand what you are signing up for. Each mortgage will have different terms that will affect how much […]

Have you ever stopped to think about the difference between a bank and a credit union? Probably not, most people don’t. In a lot of ways, they are not all that different, but there are some differences that can be helpful to understand. Banks tend to be larger than credit unions, often with many branches […]

It is never too early to start learning about how to manage your finances. I think one of the biggest mistakes we make as a society is not teaching our young people about finance BEFORE they need to know about it. Too often, people learn about finances by making costly mistakes and then realizing they […]

Shortly after entering the real world we are greeted with a new measuring stick: Our Credit Score. We hear about credit scores again and again, we hear about credit scores affecting your ability to get a home loan, a car loan, and possibly even your dream job. But what goes into a credit score and […]