Time for a Paycheck Check-Up?
Get a big refund after filing your federal tax return? That’s nice now, but you had to wait for Uncle Sam to send the money. Why…
Too Many Ka-Chings! Not Enough Savings?
At some point, we have all wasted money on something we bought. But many consumers make a habit of buying. Ironically, these same consumers often complain…
How to make filing taxes less stressful
So you’re putting off filing those income taxes again this weekend?! You are not alone. Most of us cringe this time every year when it comes…
Rekindle your love to save? How Romantic!
Just over half of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day and will spend a record-breaking $19.6 BILLION on their gifts, according to the National Retail…
How to Rock Your New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions can seem impossible to achieve after a couple of weeks, especially if you bite off too much. But goals don’t have to be…
Best Car-Buying Strategies for Year-End
It’s December and you’ve noticed the car showrooms advertising “the greatest deals ever – buy now!” Who doesn’t want a new car? But does the end…
4 Tips for Stress-Free Christmas Spending
You think saving is tough enough during the year and since you don’t have the time or energy to save money during the Christmas season, you’ll deal…
Bloggers Talk Finance, Trends at FinCon17
Going to FinCon usually means a great week catching up on the latest trends and tech for personal finance. Thanks to fellow blogger and FinCon founder, Philip Taylor –…
Finding Financial Advisors If You’re Not Rich
It isn’t easy for a beginner to find a great pro for anything, especially when buying financial advice. When you’re “small potatoes,” relying on well-meaning peers…
Is layaway a new plan to save?
Remember when…buyers paid cash or wrote a check? There were no debit cards to swipe or phone apps to scan. Credit cards? Consumers without a steady…
The Money Godmother 