Saving should be simple, but the truth is that for many of us, extra money can be difficult to find when expenses pile up. When you add in unexpected costs that may come up, saving money can seem impossible. A recent survey found that as many as 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Without surplus money, . . .
Read More from How to Save While Living Paycheck to PaycheckEveryone has to eat, and buying groceries is a fact of life. Although stocking a kitchen with food for meals and snacks is a part of most monthly budgets, these expenditures don’t have to break the bank. Instead of spending a sizable chunk of your take-home pay at the grocery store or spending hours couponing, . . .
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By Mighty MaxIf you are still sticking to your New Year’s resolution of better budgeting, pat yourself on the back! It’s so easy to get sidetracked by holidays, summer vacations, parties, life in general, or any countless number of items that might throw a wrench in your penny-pinching plans. If you are a parent or student yourself, . . .
Read More from Back to School on a BudgetBy Mighty MaxTen Keys for financial Success Spend Less Than You Earn. Keep a budget or spending plan and track your spending. Have a Plan. Get organized, write down your financial goals, track your expenses. Prepare for Expected Events. e. Retirement, Holidays, etc. Prepare for Unexpected Events. e. Emergencies, Job loss, etc. Always Know Your Interest Rates. . . .
By Mighty MaxCalling all money savers – we know it’s easy for your budget to get sidetracked when you think of all the items you need to get for the upcoming 4th of July holiday, but don’t throw your strategy out of the window to achieve your goals for the day. Freedom isn’t free, but you don’t . . .
Read More from Financially Fit 4th of July FestivitiesBy Mighty MaxAs Spring comes to an end and temperatures rise, it is easy to daydream about vacation. If you are a student with the end of the year quickly approaching or just someone who needs a break from work, summer is a great excuse to get away. As lovely as laying on the beach of a . . .
Read More from Summer Vacation on a Budget!Can quitting smoking save you money on taxes? Can you claim pets on your taxes? What about all of the strange costs that can come with raising kids? We’ve created an unusual-tax-deductions list of write-offs that depending on your situation, may help improve your refund. You may be surprised either way – See the full list . . .
Read More from These Unusual Tax Deductions are Not a Joke, you May Qualify!Tax deductions aren’t just for the super-rich. Many deductions help middle and lower income individuals. Some of those deductions are common, like deducting auto expenses for business travel, and some are less commonly known, such as deducting the storage unit fees for your move. Then there are some downright, unusual deductions that are surprisingly acceptable (within the right . . .
Read More from Outlandish Tax Deductions You’ve Never Heard of But May Be Eligible ForBy Mighty MaxBy Mighty MaxDo you and your money care about the same things? By Heather Marshall, CFPC, MPP; Educator, AAA Fair Credit Foundation/Utah Saves As the old adage goes “Actions speak louder than words.” On the topic in question, it is fair to say spending is an action that implies values. Which explains why the nature of finances . . .
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