3 Steps to Creating a Wedding Budget
Estimate Savings From All Sources
Though creating a wedding budget can seem like a daunting task, in reality a wedding budget is simply a math equation. To determine how much you can realistically afford, start by figuring out what you can comfortably save on a monthly basis. Multiply this amount by the months you have until your wedding and you'll have a baseline number for your total wedding... Continue reading
Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
In this economic climate, more of us are struggling to pay the bills, buy groceries and fill up our gas tanks. Paying off the mortgage, putting the kids through college without financial aid, and amassing $1 million for retirement seem out of the question now. Just having cash left over at the end of the month would be nice.
Accumulating a nest egg—or even saving for a rainy day —gets put on the... Continue reading
Last-Minute Costume Ideas For Under $5
Want to be scared this Halloween? Take a look with your budgeting software at what you're paying to celebrate the year's spookiest holiday. Renting a basic pirate's outfit from Boston Costume will run you $65. Add candy, snacks, and drinks and you'll soon be over $100.
Maybe you want to spend that much, but with the holiday almost here, there's no time left to get fancy. The good news: making... Continue reading
Spring Clean Your Finances With These Four Simple Steps
Spring has sprung and now is the perfect time to spring clean your finances! The Consumer Reports National Resource Center found that one in four Americans admit to having misplaced or lost some information critical to their finances. If you’ve ever been there, then check out our four simple tips to help you declutter your finances and get your funds back in tip top shape!
1. Go Paperless
In... Continue reading
Why Everyone Needs Financial Cheat Days
Following a budget is like sticking to a diet — you must keep your eyes on long-term goals at the expense of short-term indulgence. But a regime of all belt-tightening without any splurges can lead to abandoning the resolution and going hog wild with spending. That's why even the most rigorous budgeters must build in occasional cheat days.
Budget Benefits
Anyone who has overspent a paycheck or... Continue reading
Best Personal Finance Software for Mac
When it comes to computer types, a line was drawn in the sand of public perception long ago. If you're doing business, you need a PC. When you're being creative, get a Mac. But in reality, this line blurred a long time ago. Applications for both computers are equally capable. Doing personal finances on a Mac doesn't mean you have to compromise. Here's what to look for in the best software to suit... Continue reading
