Earn, Save & Live Smart
Some people have a lot of experience with the housing market, whether it’s due to investments or just a lot of frequent moving as income growth provides the economic breathing room needed to shop for a bigger living space. For most home buyers, though, the real estate market is unfamiliar. First, determine whether you should … Read more
How much are you paying for your business’s phone service? When each minute translates into a higher bill each month, it’s important to keep a close eye on those numbers. Some relief may come through the use of email and instant messaging resources, but there’s still a huge need for telephone contacts. That personal connection … Read more
Did you know if you cut your spending by $13 a day, you’ll save $400 a month and $4,800 a year! This is currently the most popular article on The Budget Diet, and I’ve just updated it for 2015. Thanks to all the helpful comments. If you’ve read it before, read it again…a little frugal living refresher won’t hurt.
As a stock market investor, staying informed about stock market news and trends is the way you grow your money. You cannot make sound decisions on quick trades unless you know the condition of the overall market as well as the current performance of your stocks. The internet has made keeping track of the fast-moving stock … Read more
We’ve all been there. It’s a Saturday night and you’re out for a meal with friends, but when the bill comes it turns out that no one has any cash. It’s always a hassle asking your server to split the check, so what can you do? Simple: send your friends the money automatically via a … Read more
Running a small business is a little like juggling, except occasionally the balls spontaneously catch fire and you don’t know why. That’s why it’s good to make everything as simple as possible, especially when it comes to finances. To make things easier for you, we set out to find the best online bank for small … Read more
If the source of your credit score is a mystery to you, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Lots of people aren’t sure where your credit score comes from if they have more than one, and what that means. Services like Credit Karma are famous for providing instant credit scores, while credit reporting agencies like Experian … Read more
When it gets down to brass tacks, you want to save money. All of the penny-pinching in the world is no good to you if you don’t end up with something to show for it, but it seems like every time you build up an extra $500, a medical bill or car repair comes along … Read more
The first step toward making a big purchase is knowing your credit score. If you want to buy a house, a car, or an appliance, your first step is to determine whether you’ll be approved for that big loan. Mortgage lenders and other credit line lenders all check out your credit history before giving you … Read more
Saving for retirement is one of those things we all know we need to be doing, but we’re not entirely sure how. You don’t want to rely on your employer-sponsored 401k alone (if you’re lucky enough to have one). And who knows whether Social Security will be available when you decide to retire. It’s important … Read more