Most of us don’t make one big financial decision that makes us (or our bank accounts) a success or failure. Instead, it’s those daily decisions on spending that put us on the path to success. Don’t know exactly where you want to go? This list of financial secrets is a great roadmap! …because…
how to save your family money
Are You the Bank ATM for Your Kids?
We’re coming upon the biggest retail season of the year…with plenty of opportunities for kids to get “the gimmes.” If you’re feeling like your kids’ ATM and dispensing cash for entertainment, snacks, gifts or trinkets, why not use those “Dad, can I have…” moments for mini-money lessons? Handing over money for the “want of the day,” maybe…
Easy Budget Download – $2
We’ve had many educators request easy tools that help teach students how to budget “for life.” Our simple budget and spending tracker helps any consumer realize the costs of having a home and family. Sometimes just writing your plan is enough to see where to cut expenses, stay on track and be financially organized. …
Save your family money: how to make a simple family budget
Are you trying to save your family money? Are you helping a student understand what it means to create a family budget, or become more savvy with personal finance? Read on for access to our easy budget download – it’s great for personal use and classrooms. Budgeting doesn’t sound like fun? It really isn’t. But…
How one little Habit Saves $45,000…Really!
Chances are, it’s not one major financial decision you make in your lifetime that will seal your future. It’s about the small choices you make everyday. Those everyday choices become habits. Habits become a lifestyle…a lifestyle to which you become accustom easily. I’d like to share a true story about a friend of mine who just retired….
7 Reasons to be a Habitual Saver
The power of saving is underestimated today. True, several years of dismal interest rates on savings accounts has caused many consumers to ignore the benefits of learning to be a saver. Even some who regularly socked away something have abandoned their steady savings habit. We’re thinking….what’s the point? But whether you are a student or retiree,…