Everyone has different reasons for using discounted gift cards. Whether you are you trying to get more for your money, spend less in general or free up room in your budget, you can use gift cards properly to give yourself a financial boost.
A cash gift is always appreciated. Right? I stumbled upon a post regarding a money notepad. At first, I thought this might be a post about budgeting, capturing what you spend in a spiral bound notebook or something along those lines. Was it a sign that I should scrap all of the money apps from
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Credit card fraud is an ongoing problem in the U.S. According to recent research, 47% of the world’s card fraud happens in the U.S. Knowing this, along with having some bad experiences, I decided to take extra precautions. Here’s a tip I learned and has since helped me fight back against fraud multiple times and
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Holiday shopping can be overwhelming. About 41% of millennials are chronically stressed about money, according to the better money habits millennial report from Bank of America. The stress can be exasperated during the holiday season. No matter the generation, many people feel anxious this time of year because of money issues. Here are some tips
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Like most people, you probably know you need to put more money aside for financial goals but haven’t quite done it yet. If you want to follow a simple process for identifying what’s important to you and then start putting money away to reach the goals, then these tips are for you.
This may sound strange coming from a Certified Financial Planner, but the truth is, investing should not be your first priority if you want to be financial successful. Don’t get me wrong, investing is very important. And without putting money aside for your future and investing it wisely, it may be difficult to have a
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