Inexpensive Date Ideas
"Date Night" doesn't have to break the bank! Here's a list of meaningful and fun date ideas that you can do at home!
Budgeting Tips
if you are like many people (myself included) the idea of budgeting seems overwhelming and makes you feel anxious. It can seem impossible to lay out a budget and stick to it. However, there are some things you can do to help you build budgeting skills. I’
Home Maintenance Checklist
Entering the world of home ownership is likely one of the biggest investments you will ever make. To protect your investment, consider employing a couple of safeguards that will help you save money and retain the value of your home.
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
One principle of learning to save money is learning to reduce costs. An easy approach, often overlooked, is to find simple ways to save on the costs associated with owning a home. This can be done by conducting a home energy audit.
How to Build up a Holiday Fund
The months of October through January can feel like a never-ending season of festivities – all of which involve money. You know, the trip (or two) to the corn maze, the costumes, the pumpkins, the extra candy, the gifts, the donations, the trip, the extra
Where to Start with Insurance Needs?
It’s a good idea to review your insurance each year and make sure you have adequate coverage. November is a great time to do this because if you purchase your own Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance through federal and state marketplaces, open enro
How Do I Budget for Non-Monthly Expenses
The simple answer to this question is when you are putting your budget together you write down all of your expenses that you don’t pay each month and the amount. Add all the amounts together and divide that number by 12. This will give you the amount you
How to Manage Your Cash Flow?
Are you wondering how much you should be saving? Or how much should you be putting towards paying off debt? We have the answer to those questions!
How to Make a Food Budget?
If you are new to budgeting it can be difficult to figure out how much to plan on spending on food. Unlike other items in our budget, the grocery budget can fluctuate greatly from month to month.
Refinancing - When is it a good Idea?
Wondering whether it’s a good time to refinance your home mortgage? If you plan to stay in your current home for more than a few years, here are the top scenarios when the cost of refinancing may be in your favor.