Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
Saving money can be a bit of a challenge, even for the best of us and especially when we’re in a strange situation like we are now. The good news is you can still work to pad your pot, even if it’s with small amounts but you’ll want to take into consideration these five rules of thumb when saving money. Keep Your Savings Separate The
Social distancing has changed the way we live. We rarely leave our houses because we’re not supposed to. When we do it’s a quick in-and-out. And then we spend valuable time cleaning everything off when we get it home. But grocery delivery changed everything for me. I don’t want to sound too overdramatic, but it really changes the game when it comes to lifestyle. It
Many of us are struggling with bills now-a-days and unfortunately it doesn’t feel like there’s a lot we can do about it. The situation is out of our control, many of us are losing jobs and we’re feeling powerless about what is happening. But while there are a lot of things that really suck right now and the struggle can make us feel like we’re
Spring is right around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about cleaning the house. That’s right, it’s that time of year. But before you start dreading the act, let’s talk about how spring cleaning can save you money. That’s right, dollars in your pocket! What is Spring Cleaning? Spring cleaning is exactly what it sounds like: cleaning at the beginning of spring. However,
Would you like to save $10000? Let’s be honest who wouldn’t. It would be super nice to put that money towards debt, one of your savings goals or just away for a rainy day. But that’s a lot of money, so is it even possible? Of course it is, you can save $10000 in 2020. But it’s not going to be easy and you are
When it comes down to it, $600 doesn’t seem like a particularly large number to have saved and that’s because it really isn’t. But if you aren’t expecting to find $600 and you need the money it could be a treasure trove. However, the point of this story isn’t that I saved $600 but how I did it without realizing it. The App Mylo
If you’re a remote worker or someone who works out of your home, even if you don’t own your own company, chances are there are a few home office tax deduction expenses that you’re not taking advantage of. From a portion of your rent to part of your phone and internet bills, there are a ton of things that those who work from home have
Managing your personal finances is about more than just paying your monthly bills, there are short and long-term savings goals and health expenditures. That’s where a healthcare savings account or an “HSA” comes into play. What is an HSA? An HSA is just like any other savings account but the funds saved in it can only be used for healthcare expenditures. The medical and dental
It’s the beginning of the month which means we have a whole new set of bills to pay—it’s funny that way, they just seem to come back month after month, even though you just paid them. While I was paying my bills last month I started thinking, how much should my mobile phone bill cost? So I started to ask around. And it turns out,
There are still a few weeks left of the warm weather and August tends to be when power bills soar – depending on where you live. So, if you’re looking for ways to save some money and keep your power bill down, I’ve got some ideas for you. Turn Down the Air Conditioning Turning off or down your air conditioning can be a great way
