6 Simple Steps to Building a Better Budget

Updated Aug 15, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
6 Simple Steps to Building a Better Budget

Creating a better budget is a simple solution to getting ahead on your finances and managing your debt. Here’s how to get started with 6 simple steps.

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5 Affordable Summer Staycation Ideas When You’re on a Budget

Updated Jul 27, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
5 Affordable Summer Staycation Ideas When You’re on a Budget

Just because inflation may have dashed your dreams of adventurous summer vacations, doesn’t mean you can’t create your own adventure closer to home. Here are 5 affordable summer staycation ideas when you’re on a...

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5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year

Updated Apr 21, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
5 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund This Year

How you should spend your tax refund largely depends on your unique circumstances. Still, there are a handful of uses of the money that could make sense this year. Here are 5 smart ways...

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Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to File Your Taxes

Updated Mar 28, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
Tax Prep Checklist: Everything You Need to File Your Taxes

Paying taxes may be an expected annual obligation, but tax season always finds a way to sneak up on us. Luckily, we’ve curated a checklist of information and documents that most taxpayers will need...

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Top 6 Money-Saving Apps in 2022

Updated Mar 24, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
Top 6 Money-Saving Apps in 2022

Unfortunately, savings plans often fall by the wayside as real life (inflation, rising cost of living) intervenes, making us lose focus. To help you counter this, we have compiled a list of the latest...

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5 reasons why you need to file your taxes early

Updated Feb 23, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
5 reasons why you need to file your taxes early

Ideally, to keep your personal finances in order and to maintain order, it’s best to file your taxes early. Not convinced? Here are 5 reasons you should.

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How to Adjust Your Spending in a Financial Crisis

Updated Feb 18, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
How to Adjust Your Spending in a Financial Crisis

During a financial crisis, you may not have any extra income at the end of the month for savings. Therefore, the first step is to adjust your spending habits.

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3 Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas for Your Family in 2022, Despite Facing Debt

Updated Feb 14, 2022
By Aaron Sarentino
3 Valentine’s Day Gifts Ideas for Your Family in 2022, Despite Facing Debt

This year’s Valentine’s Day is approaching, so this might just be the perfect time for you to figure out what you’ll get for your loved ones. To help with your decision, we compiled a...

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3 Steps to Setting Financial Goals

Updated Jan 26, 2022
By Melissa Cook
3 Steps to Setting Financial Goals

Learn about setting financial goals for a better financial future. We all have problems setting long-term goals, especially when it comes to our finances. The future seems so far away. While you might imagine...

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