I love to travel. It's one of those things I really wish I could do more often. There's nothing that compares to a nice, relaxing vacation. Unfortunately, traveling is often way down on the list after all of life's other priorities. It's always been that way, and I don't like it! Because of this I came up with a plan to save money exclusively for trips. The first thing I did, was find a jar so I could start a "Travel Fund". It's a simple glass mason jar. I like that it's glass because I'm always able to see just how much I've saved up. After designating Keep reading...
How to Start an Emergency Fund
I always knew that having an Emergency Fund was important. I'm one who always likes to be prepared for anything that comes my way. I know for some, it's hard to start an emergency fund when you barely have enough to get through the month as it is. But...every dollar counts. There's no better time to start that fund than right NOW! Why start saving? There are many reasons as to why you should start saving up. The first and the main reason is for emergencies and security purposes. In case of unfortunate times, you or family could have some amount to fall back on-- the Keep reading...
10 Reasons You Can’t Get out of Debt & How to Fix It
Many of us live beyond our means. We can't help it, it's a normal way of life. However, do you really want to be in debt for the rest of your life? It's definitely not the best way to live. Here are 10 reasons people are stuck in debt and can't get out. Are you guilty of any of these? Do you think you can make some small changes in your life to get out of debt? Here is a great blog on debt that explains you in detail about how not to be in debt for so long. Before we get into the reasons, let's talk a little bit about how you can go about fixing your finances. Being in debt is Keep reading...
