Saving money just became easier -- in 2022, the Google Play and Apple stores offer a few budgeting applications that calculate and allocate funds. Here are four that we downloaded and reviewed! Mint Mint is a free budgeting application available… read more
Finance
Understanding Inflation and What It Means for You
Back in 1985, gas cost about $1.21 on average per gallon, a car would run about $8000 and you could procure a movie ticket for about $3.55, according to AARP. Now over 30 years later, we know that those costs… read more
Hitting the Open Road With Your Family
In early 2019, Kristy Bickmeyer was at a Fleetwood Mac concert listening to this lyric when she realized she was ready to make a life-changing decision. Bickmeyer and her husband had been considering hitting the road in an RV with… read more
Where Can I Get the Best Bang for My Buck in Gym Costs?
Knowing where to spend your money effectively for fitness can be overwhelming. There are so many options available that it can be hard to know where to start. While cost is a factor, it is also important to consider several… read more
5 Personal Finance Books Worth Reading
If you are anything like me, then the idea of personal finance can be a bit overwhelming. Sure, I know to pay my bills on time and shuffle money over from my checking account to my savings as often as… read more
The Savvy Consumer’s Quick Guide to Buying Your First Home
If you are thinking about purchasing a home, it can feel quite overwhelming. This quick guide to buying your first home will give you an overview of what you should be working on. Step 1: Is Buying Your Best Option?… read more
How to Recognize and Deal with Financial Addiction
With so many people having spent a great portion of the past year at home, boredom and restlessness can set in, leading to bad habits. Besides indulging in an extra serving of extra potato chips or a second bowl of… read more
Financial Mindfulness During a Crisis
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 3,283,000 people filed for unemployment benefits the week of March 21. This year has been a chaotic and devastating rollercoaster, as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on people’s health, financial stability and daily lives. This… read more
Incorporate Cardio Into Your At-Home Routine!
The heart is the most important muscle in the body; when it’s strong, the body gets strong. While being stuck inside the house can feel like a bummer, it doesn’t mean you have to stop working out. It is still… read more
Is Our Social Security Really in Crisis?
Some experts are saying that the year 2034 is being dubbed, as “the year” social security will be in trouble, big trouble. Taking that into account, this may be something that keeps you up at night since you may have… read more