Do you know how money works? One of the reasons that many people have a hard time getting ahead is due to the fact that they really don’t know how money works. When you don’t understand money, it can be too easy to fall into the debt trap, or to miss out on opportunities to make a little more money. It’s in your best interest to learn personal finance lessons, and do what you can to…
One of the most important things you can do for your finances is to establish spending priorities. When you prioritize your spending, you make sure that the most important items in your budget are funded first. This means that the most important things in your life, such as making sure your housing payments are made, as well as ensuring that your children are properly fed, are taken care of first. Spending priorities are essential if…
A lot has changed since the financial crisis of 2008. And one of those things is the workforce. The last recession happened during a time when technology has advanced quite far, and there are higher costs associated with permanent workers. As a result, the workforce is changing — we may be on the verge of seeing a true decline in the full-time, full benefits workforce we have come to expect in the last few decades.…
One of the questions that many people ask when they are looking for insurance coverage is whether or not they need coverage for protection against uninsured drivers. Because many drivers are uninsured — in spite of laws that require car insurance — it can help in some cases to make sure that you get uninsured motorist coverage. What is Uninsured Motorist Coverage? This is coverage that helps pay for injuries you sustain if an uninsured…
One of the questions we sometimes have to ask ourselves is this: Is it sometimes worth it to pay a little more? The issue of the Netflix price increase has me thinking about when it might be worth your while to pay a little extra. For instance, if the Netflix price increase will allow the company to expand its streamed offerings, then I think that the higher price is well worth it. There are other…
One of the most common financial goals that many people have is paying down debt. Finding the money to pay down debt can be difficult, though. In order to be more effective as part of a debt pay down plan, you need to make some changes in the way you handle money. This way, you will be able to pay down your debt faster: Move Debt Up the Priority List The first thing you need…
Our heater kicked on for the first time this morning, reminding me that winter is on the way. (Hopefully we’ll get a few weeks of autumn first.) That means it’s time to start getting the house ready for colder weather. This is important if you want a warmer house — without extra high utility bills. You probably already know all about programmable thermostats. Here are some more simple tips for winterizing your home in a…
Now is a great time to start planning for the holidays. Indeed, now is a good time to work up a holiday budget — and look for ways to put a little extra money in your pocket. The good news is that there are some ways that you can get a little extra money together so that, by the time the holiday season is full swing, you can have a decent bit stashed away. It’s…
One of the most frustrating things about personal finance is feeling as though you cannot save any money. You know how important it is to save for such milestones as retirement, and that it is vital that you build up an emergency fund. But finding the money to do so can be difficult. If you are looking for ways to save more, you might want to try spending a little less. You might be surprised…