Earn, Save & Live Smart
Budgeting is about setting an actionable plan to reduce your spending and really save money. That money can then be used to relieve debt or invested to grow more.
Eating fast food has become a major epidemic in our country. Millions of Americans eat out every day, enjoying burgers, chicken sandwiches, burritos, Chinese food, fries, milkshakes and other goodies from their favorite fast food restaurants. Why do so many people eat out? Because it’s convenient. Many of us work 40-hour weeks. We have children to take … Read more
Best Teeth Whitening for Sensitive Teeth Looking good comes at a cost. Women often go through great pains to pluck eyebrows, remove unwanted hair and strut around in high heels. Another beauty pain: teeth whitening. Whitening your teeth is not as painless as it sounds. Strips, gels, mouthwashes and toothpastes often contain peroxide, which can … Read more
As we all have experienced, debt is easy to accumulate but hard to pay off. This is especially true if you have experienced financial difficulties along the way, such as job loss, pay cuts, medical expenses, unexpected bills and other situations that have blown apart your budget. To get back on track, we are often … Read more
When financing large purchases, such as a home or automobile, you sometimes need help from professional brokers and lenders. There are plenty to choose from today, but two of the top companies in this industry are Quicken Loans and LendingTree. Both lenders provide added convenience and help speed up this often times complicated process, but … Read more
This weekend, I’m participating in a fundraiser for a cause that’s close to my heart. Over the course of the evening, a few dollars may pass from my pocket to the cause, but most of my contribution will be in the form of time and effort. Even without big bucks, my help will make a … Read more
Growing up, you probably imagined yourself having a successful career and access to your own place. This was once the America dream, but thanks to a shaky economy and harsh job climates, many are having to swap out their independency for a budget-friendly life at home. Sure, the meals are free, but there’s something lacking … Read more
We work hard for our money, and it can be devastating to have to pay hundreds of dollars for a dress that we’re only going to wear once or twice. The dress then takes up valuable real estate in your closet, and you’re afraid to get rid of it in case you might want to … Read more
When you think of daily deal sites, Groupon is probably the first one that comes to mind. People enjoy using Groupon because it is tailored to local deals. It has a variety of deals in categories such as beauty, restaurants, travel, household products and health. Groupon also offers high-quality services, so it’s no wonder that … Read more
Clipping coupons is a thing of the past. While using coupons and a loyalty card are still prevalent in today’s shopping world, if you want to save money while shopping at your favorite grocery stores, you no longer have to buy the Sunday newspaper and wade through all the coupons. Nowadays, there are loyalty card … Read more
Equifax has experienced a massive data breach leading to community bankers suing Equifax, a consumer credit reporting agency. Recently, hackers appear to have obtained the personal information of millions of people, which includes but is not limited to Social Security numbers, home addresses, birth dates, credit cards, and license plates – thus putting the victims … Read more