Since the recent recession, regaining control of your finances and living frugally has almost become cool. Instead of spending more than we make, the average American is no saving nearly 5% of their income for a future unexpected event. This is one tremendous turnaround, and I am glad to see this shift in our habits. […]
With your finances in order and your savings set up, you can get on with enjoying your life without worrying about your financial present or future. Here are a few financial rules of thumb to set you on the right track. Savings The general guide is to save 10% of your income. This means that […]
If you think about what you love to do with your money, what comes to mind? Perhaps a guilty pleasure in the form of a Starbucks cup, a new piece of designer clothing, or perhaps it’s a weird hobby, like old electric trains. The one thing most people never say they love to with money […]
This is the second article in a four part series on Resolutionizing your Finances. Visit Other Better Living Network sites focusing on other areas of your life. Part 1 was on budgeting. Before I started putting every dollar to work my savings strategy was very short term. I only saved money for specific purposes such […]
I had a topic (drafted) in mind for today’s post. But sometimes life gets in the way. I’d been ignoring some ear pain all week until I woke with a swollen face on the same side yesterday. The symptoms were the same as the last time I had a dental abscess so I called my […]