6 Easy Money-Saving Budget Tips Everyone Should Try
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Tip #1: Mind the Lights Switch your incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps that are qualified by the Energy Star...
Budgeting & Savings
Breaking Bad Budgeting Habits
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Habits — Bad Ones A habit is like an ancient decision — you replay the same behavior that originated from...
Easy Ways to Trim a Household Budget
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Nutritionists recommend eating several servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but buying produce at the store can be expensive....
Taking Inventory of Your Personal Finances: How Do I Start a Household Budget?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
However hard it may be to believe, "budget" is not a dirty word. A budget isn't supposed to be a...
Saving Secrets: How to Save at Least $50 a Week
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
While $50 might seem like a lot of money, making a few small changes can leave you with that much,...
How to Develop a Personal Budget to Buy a Car
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
How to Develop a Personal Budget to Buy a Car Before you head down to the dealership to check out...
Finances 101: How to Buy Car Insurance for the First Time
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
You’ll save money if you can get on your parents’ insurance policy. Delving into the unknown is always a little...
Finances 101: Opening Your First Checking Account
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Finances 101: Opening Your First Checking Account Opening your first checking account, no matter how old you are, is a...
How to Make a Personal Weekly Spending Budget
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
How to Make a Personal Weekly Spending Budget Developing a budget is a great way to organize your finances, but...
Creating a Household Budget for Short-Term Savings
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Short-term savings goals could be as simple as putting aside funds for a special purchase or saving for a much-needed...
7 Ideas for Personal Budget Tracking
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
At the end of the month, if you find yourself digging for coins at the bottom of your purse or...
Personal Finances 101: Understanding Your Paycheck Withholdings
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Personal Finances 101: Understanding Your Paycheck Withholdings If you have ever wondered, “Who is FICA, and why does he get...
Manage Your Personal Finances, Master Your Life: Will Lowering Tax Withholdings Increase Savings?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Manage Your Personal Finances, Master Your Life: Will Lowering Tax Withholdings Increase Savings? Federal income tax returns are typically due...
Hybrid Cars: Do the Finances Make Sense?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Hybrid Cars: Do the Finances Make Sense? According to a J.D. Power and Associates survey, more than one-fourth of all...
Financing Your Wheels: How Much Should I Budget for a Down Payment on a Car?
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Financing Your Wheels: How Much Should I Budget for a Down Payment on a Car? A new car will lose...
Car Shopping? Budget Tips for Buying or Leasing a Car
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
Before you start shopping around for a car, either to lease or buy, you need to know your budget. And...
Budgeting Tips for Saving Money on Cell Phone Plans
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
While the cell phone industry will tell you that a typical monthly bill is about $47 as of 2012, many...
New Versus Used: Budgeting Tips on Buying a Car
by Kathryn Bergeron
June 2, 2016
New Versus Used: Budgeting Tips on Buying a Car With used cars, it’s wise to budget for repairs. While it’s...