How To Manage Your Spending And Stick To Your Financial Plan

The following is a sponsored blog post: You are not alone, we all have them! Impulsive and unplanned spending plagues most of us and ruins our budget on a monthly basis. And, the advertisements aggravate the situation! There is always the Latest this and the Latest that! In the information age, electronic gadgets, especially Smart … Read more

Spring Break On A Budget

Spring Break can be difficult when your family is living on a tight budget. At least you aren’t alone. A recent survey conducted by the MagnifyMoney, an organization that evaluates financial products and lenders across the US, has revealed 56% of the country has less than $1,000 in both their checking and savings accounts. Meanwhile, … Read more

How to Fight the Psychological Urge to Spend on Payday

The following blog post was submitted by Nathaniel Berman of SheBudgets According to new research from Michaela Pagel, an assistant professor at Columbia Business School, and Arna Vardardottir of Copenhagen Business School, individuals across the income spectrum spend more on discretionary goods — things like clothes, entertainment, and fast-food meals — on days they get paid. By studying electronic … Read more