Grocery stores and food brands understand how the average person likes to shop. Besides manufacturer placement and easy prepackaged foods, grocery aisles are full of psychological traps and seemingly good deals. Although this can make for a pleasant customer experience, the effects on a shopper’s wallet can be less than frugal. If your goal is… Read more »
Emergencies happen daily, and it is important to be prepared for life’s unexpected events. Now that you’ve learned different ways to stop living from paycheck-to-paycheck, it’s time to learn about how you can plan ahead for financial emergencies. Remember, an emergency fund is not for extras or wants. It is just there for when you… Read more »
No matter your financial situation, there is always room to save. Whether at the grocery store, or around the house, there are always opportunities to spend less and save more. So why is saving so hard? It’s because saving money requires you to change your habits and lifestyle. It requires you to eat out less,… Read more »
College isn’t all about classes, tests and degrees. While those things are important, the college experience is about growing and gaining new perspectives. A great way to start this path is to make yourself at home. Many incoming freshman live is dorms, and some stay there until graduation. It is important to make a space… Read more »
So he proposed? So she said yes? Congratulations! Engagements are an exciting time to celebrate and plan the rest of your life with the one you love. From wedding arrangements to your first house together, there are many things you will need to discuss before the big day. One of those discussions should involve personal… Read more »
There are a few things you should do in your 20’s- get that ‘first job,’ obtain healthy eating habits, make amazing memories, and S-A-V-E. There are also a lot of things you shouldn’t do in your 20’s, and they usually involve finances. Here are the Top 4 mistakes to avoid in your 20’s according to… Read more »
Whether you’re a seasoned certified financial planner, an heir to an enormous estate, a famous rock star, or just a young adult trying to figure out your place in this world, you can rest assured that WE ALL need to learn how to stay abreast of our finances. It can be easy to lose in… Read more »
Is your energy bill haunting your nightmares? The summer time can be the best for a lot of things (ie: swimming, vacationing, playing with friends, relaxing), but it can be treacherous for your budget if you live in certain parts of the country. Energy bills can seriously sky rocket if you’re not extra careful and… Read more »
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 11, 2014 and TitleMax is here to help you with creative gift ideas that your Mother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor, or special lady in your life, is sure to love. Thank goodness the world is full of so many different types of unique women, or else our… Read more »
Tomorrow is April 15th and you know what means…it’s officially “tax day”. Tax Day is the deadline for individual tax returns to be filed to the federal government. Depending on the way you file your taxes and what items you claim, you may receive money from Uncle Sam or owe him some. If you receive… Read more »
