February is the “month of saving” and it’s all thanks to an organization called America Saves. Every February they have America Saves Week (#ASW2015) where they ask companies, organizations, and individuals to participate and pledge to save more money this year. America Saves Week is coordinated by America Saves and the American Savings Education Council. Started in 2007, […]
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6 Ways To Save a Dollar a Day
Today in the world we live in people are having a hard time managing their money and keeping track of their monthly expenses. Sometimes the money that we are spending is necessary, but other times we can prevent impulse buys and put an end to over-spending if we try hard. In most cases, a person […]
Continue ReadingHow to Enjoy the Weekend for FREE
The weekend is almost here, and you are probably looking for something fun to do. Maybe it’s a backyard party, an art gallery crawl, a wine mixer, or even hitting up your favorite theme park. If you happen to be on a tight budget right now and trying to get your personal finances in order, […]
Continue Reading10 Ways to Save Money in College
Have you ever heard anyone say “I’m as broke as a college student”? There’s a good reason for that saying. Most college students aren’t earning enough money to make ends meet, or they spend what money they do have rather poorly. We’re going to show you 10 different ways to save money in college: 1. […]
Continue ReadingHow to Build a $1,000 Emergency Fund in 10 Months
Do you have $1,000 set aside for emergencies? If you already do, you could probably use another $1,000 in that emergency fund. Experts recommend keeping, at least, three months expenses in a reliable, liquid account – though even an extra $1,000 can be a life-saver. But finding $1,000 to save isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve […]
Continue ReadingSurvey Shows that Only Half of Americans Have a Savings Plan
A survey we conducted showed that 51% of Americans across the country have a savings plan versus 49% who do not. Positive and negative responses to the question: “Do you have a savings plan?” Age Differences Were a Major Factor Although average responses were almost evenly divided, age played a major factor in whether an […]
Continue ReadingHow to Budget Using the Envelope System
You can find a lot of fancy software and online tools to help you budget your money better. However, a lot of people find that the old-school envelope system works out the best for them. Because the envelopes are physical items with cash inside of them, it might be easier to visualize both saving and […]
Continue Reading7 Ways to Stop Impulse Buying
Impulse buying can be a very dangerous compulsion. It involves spending money on unnecessary items immediately. There is NO prior planning beforehand, no long or hard thoughts put into the decision. The common theory is that consumers only purchase small items on impulse such as candy, magazines, or snacks. However, recent worrying news is that […]
Continue ReadingSurprising Water Usage Numbers [Infographic]
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How much water are you really using? Many of us have low flow shower heads and our toilets are using less water, but how does that compare to the water that goes into the things we use and consume every day? You can also save money each year by trying to save water. Your water […]
Continue ReadingSaving Money with Online Shopping
Online shopping is quick, easy, and has the potential to save you a lot of money. When you usually go out shopping you aren’t just spending money for the things that you planned to buy. You’re also spending money on gas, food, and impulse purchases that you may not even think about. With online shopping you don’t […]
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