Financial Literacy

35 Simple Ways To Save Money Every Month

Posted by John Schmoll on January 2, 2019 | 49 Comments

You can save money every month in many ways. Here are 35 ways to save money each month that will let you save thousands of dollars every year.

I love to find ways to save money every month as it means we have more of our money to throw at our goals. Finding ways to save money…

How to Pay Yourself First and Grow Your Wealth

Posted by Kim Suazo on November 9, 2018 | Leave a comment

Want to know how to pay yourself first? It's very easy. Our guide shows how much you should pay yourself to prepare long-term for what you want.

There is one thing you can do for your finances that can have a major impact on your life. This one thing helps you save more money, spend less,…

How to Protect Your Credit

Posted by John Schmoll on October 30, 2018 | 1 Comment

If you’re diligent about protecting yourself, you’re more likely to avoid situations where you have to freeze your credit.

It’s no secret that I have struggled with my finances and debt in the past. By my own admission, I graduated college with $50,000 of debt. It was a…

How Much Should You Save Each Month?

Posted by Lance Cothern on October 1, 2018 | 1 Comment

Figuring out how much you should save each month isn’t an easy task. Every person has different circumstances and goals. This makes it impossible to give a one-size-fits-all answer…

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps: 7 Steps to Reaching Financial Freedom

Posted by Chonce on June 20, 2018 | Leave a comment

Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps help kill debt and build wealth, but many don't like them. Here's how Dave Ramsey's plan provides financial stability.

Dave Ramsey is one of the most popular personal finance gurus. His books, courses, and programs like The Total Money Makeover and Financial Peace University have helped millions of…

5 Best Money Moves to Make When You Graduate from College

Posted by Chonce on May 16, 2018 | Leave a comment

The best money moves to make when you graduate college are difficult but achievable. Here are five to make after graduation to set you up for success.

Graduating college is a huge milestone and rite of passage for many people. For most, it often means they can dive into their career with their new credentials. A…

5 Bad Pieces of Financial Advice You Need to Run From Now

Posted by Chonce on May 9, 2018 | 1 Comment

Bad pieces of financial advice can negatively affect your finances. Here are five ways bad money advice can impact your budget and how to avoid them.

It’s no secret that people enjoy giving other people unsolicited advice. I like receiving advice, but I’m careful about who I receive it from. Even then, I like to…

3 Key Reasons You Shouldn’t Focus on Monthly Payments

Posted by Cat on April 27, 2018 | 2 Comments

Monthly payments let you afford to buy what you want. But here are 3 reasons it’s foolish to focus on monthly payments alone and what to do instead.

You can finance just about anything these days from a car to a wedding ring to a smartphone. Monthly payments are extremely common when you’re buying an expensive item,…

5 Ways to Deal With Financial Stress and Improve Your Finances

Posted by Chonce on April 18, 2018 | 2 Comments

Dealing with financial stress is common for many people. Here are 5 ways to overcome financial problems and gain happiness and financial freedom.

Between work, kids, bills, and debt, dealing with financial stress is not uncommon. Money is one of the top causes of stress; financial stress and depression are real. These…

5 Expensive Things That Are Not Worth the Money

Posted by Cat on April 13, 2018 | 8 Comments

Some expensive things in life are worth the money and some aren’t. Here are 5 that aren’t worth the money and suitable replacements to help you save.

There are many expensive things in life that are worth the cost. It may be nice dinners out, going on a vacation each year, or your CrossFit gym membership….

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