You’re working hard to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for your children’s college years, or fund your retirement. (Maybe all of those!) You’re also determined to improve your health and reduce stress too. But when you pay your gym membership each month,…
Our big spending season is here. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans will spend an average of $1,000 per household this holiday season. Yet before you head off to do your holiday shopping, consider what you and your loved ones will do with all…
The sun is setting a little earlier each night and there’s a hint of fall in the air. But I’m squeezing every minute out of summer that I can! And one of the new activities I’ve really enjoyed recently is spinning. Spinning is a group…
Are you looking for ways to add some wiggle room to your monthly budget? Reevaluating your monthly expenses and reducing monthly subscriptions and bill payments are two effective ways to do this. When you feel like you’re paying too much for utilities, internet fees, and…
Congratulations on finishing college and entering the workforce! Life after school is exciting. But it can also be overwhelming. There’s so much to do to establish your adult life after college. So, where do you start? Don’t worry; we’re here for you with some practical…
Do you want to improve your health, but don’t want to spend a ton of money? The good news is you can stay healthy and fit – and save some cash too. Maybe you have money goals, and a gym membership or health program doesn’t…
As cliche, as it may sound, life is hard. You’re constantly juggling competing demands in everyday life, and sometimes, unfortunately, you’re faced with emotionally challenging situations. You know you can’t be at your best when you run yourself ragged. So, to prevent burnout and other…
You’re ready to tackle your debt. You need to save more. You want extra money to invest. Or you need to create an emergency budget. Whatever your money goal, you want to find the best ways to cut expenses so you can reduce spending today….
This review was completed by Vicki, one of the co-founders of Women Who Money and Women’s Money Talk. She is a member of her community YMCA and has been for the last twenty years. YMCA’s offer different programs based on their facilities, so this overview…
We’re excited to introduce you to Mandy today! She has a lot to share about how she’s successfully started three businesses. During this time, she and her husband paid off his student loans, bought a new house, and started a family. As busy as she…
You just got the call you’ve been waiting for, and they offered you the job! Before you rush to accept, it’s essential to know what you and your prospective employer agree to. You may have discussed the salary range and bonus opportunities available in the…
Begin here if you are newer to personal finance and want to start on the right foot. You’ll find a broad variety of informational articles and how-to instructions on topics such as creating a budget, getting out of debt, increasing your income, or saving money…
When you’re looking for a job, income is one of your top priorities. Yet many job seekers are now focused less on salary and more on employee benefits when making employment decisions. Employee benefits can make a significant difference in your job satisfaction. And with…
You might know Costco as a membership warehouse club chain providing brand-name, quality merchandise at favorable prices. But do you know about all the specialty departments and exclusive member services they provide at hundreds of locations worldwide? In this article, we’ll describe and review Costco’s…
Compensation in the form of free entertainment tickets, five-star dinners, reduced-priced trips, or gift cards for attending timeshare presentations might be worth a couple of hours of your time. But are vacation timeshares worth the money in the long run? While it might be hard…
You hate to admit it, but even if you don’t say it out loud, “I’m so stressed out” describes how you feel most of the time. Work is stressful. Getting the kids to daycare, school, and all of their activities is stressful. Helping your aging…
Work. Even though we know we have to work until we are financially independent, many of us have a love-hate relationship with it. We love the money we earn, but we aren’t always thrilled with our jobs or how much of our lives revolve around…