Automatic Savings Plan

One of the most important part of any budget is paying yourself first. This means putting aside money for general savings, emergency savings, or retirement savings

How To: Protect Your Identity

It has been estimated that 41 million Americans have experienced some form of identity theft. However, there are some simple precautions that you can take to keep your

Are You Frugal or Cheap?

Making smart financial choices is great, but at what point do you cross from being frugal to just down right cheap? Here are some of the differences between the two.

Life After Debt

Congratulations, you’ve finally accomplished the goal of paying off your debt. That weight off your shoulders has disappeared and you now have the freedom to do more of

Tackling Credit Card Debt

When it comes to paying off your credit card debt, you may not be sure where to start. According to NerdWallet, the average American household carries over $16,000 in

Signs That You Overspend

We've all had those times where we go a little over budget. Maybe it's spending a little more than you planned on vacation or perhaps you finally splurged on that new

What Are Charitable Contributions?

Charitable contributions are money or goods that you donated during the previous calendar year. These can then be turned into tax deductions. According to the IRS

The Sandwich Generation

The ‘Sandwich Generation’ refers to adults who fall between the ages of 30 to 55 who find themselves caring for both aging parents and their own children at the same

How Much Credit Do You Need?

Having lines of credit is an important aspect of your overall credit report, but can you have too much or too little?