Step 5 of 12 to Financial Wellness: Practice Mindful Spending
Creating a budget and deciding to stick to it is easy; it’s actually carrying through on your plan that’s the hard part. For too many people, financial responsibility ends at having good intentions and real life gets in the way of all well-laid plans. A large part of the discrepancy between what they want to do and what they actually do is caused by their failure to spend mindfully. When every indulgence and impulse buy is just a swipe away, it can be super-challenging to rein in that spending instinct – but it is possible. Here’s how to learn the art of mindful spending.
Don’t Get Caught in a Grandparent Scam
Scammers will capitalize on anything to pull off another ruse, even the special bond between a grandparent and grandchild. Grandparent scams are not new, but they have gotten a lot more sophisticated in recent years, so they can be difficult to spot. Here’s what you need to know about grandparent scams and how to avoid Read More »
12 Steps to Financial Wellness-Step 4: Have the Money Talk with Your Partner
[You’ve tracked your spending, created a budget, worked on ridding yourself of debt, and are well on your way to a financially secure life. Now you’re ready for step four, in which you’ll have the money talk with your partner.] Talking finances with your partner may not be your idea of a shared romantic moment, Read More »
15 Fun Gifts for Dad that Don’t Break the Budget Bookmark Article
It’s Dad’s time, and you want to go all out to make your all-time favorite hero happy. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you need to drain your wallet. You can make Dad’s day, and keep your budget, too. Here are 15 fun and low-cost gifts that’ll make Dad smile this Father’s Day. IPhone, Apple Watch and Read More »
