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12 Steps to Financial Wellness – Step 5: Practice Mindful Spending
Do you indulge in retail therapy? If so, it's time to look into mindful spending. Instead of making buying an automatic action, actually stop and think every time you spend. Hold each purchase up to the light of good financial sense and you'll find yourself spending less! Continue reading
How to Create a Budget in 6 Easy Steps
Making a budget is the most basic, but in some ways the most difficult, step toward financial security. We’ve got a simple six-step process to make it easy! Continue reading
Budget Bootcamp
Rosemarie Groner and her husband found themselves $30K in debt with their finances in disarray, and managed to turn it all around thanks to her self-developed 90 Day Budget Bootcamp. For those struggling with how to make a budget and stick to it, her blog is a wealth of information. Check it out! Continue reading
Taking Steps Toward Financial Improvement
This year, how about getting your finances in shape? We have steps to help with just that! Continue reading
Spring Clean Your Finances
Your closets and tool shed aren’t the only things that could use a good spring cleaning this year. How about taking a look at your finances, too? It’s not as much fun as cleaning out the attic and finding treasures, but think of all the treasure you’ll amass once you’re out of debt and you can afford vacations again! Continue reading
12 Steps to Financial Wellness – Step 4: Have the Money Talk with Your Partner
We’ve all heard that money issues are one of the leading causes of divorces and breakups, but avoiding the topic isn’t going to make it go away! Set a time for the discussion and be sure to listen rather than going in with preconceived ideas. Try to find a shared money vision, and be open about who pays what bills. You can do hard things. Continue reading
12 Steps to Financial Wellness – Step 3: Pay Down Debt
If you're buried under a pile of debt, it can seem like paying it all down will take forever. It won't, especially if you strategize! We've got tips to help you pay down your debt and live financially free. Continue reading
You Need to Stop Believing These 7 Money Myths
You might think you’ve got a handle on your finances, but it’s likely you’re falling for at least one of these money myths! See if any of these apply to you, if so you’ve fallen victim to a money myth! Continue reading
Simple Steps to Start Saving
You know you need to build up your savings, but it always seems to get bumped down on your to-do list. Well, let’s get started! Continue reading