A recent survey shows that more than half of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings account, and 39% have no savings at all.
Dedicating just one hour to change your bad financial habits can add up big savings.
Shane Eighme with Shane and Shane Financial offered advice ahead of...
Going on vacation can be a wonderful and exciting experience but it can also be costly. Depending on where you are going, one of the biggest expenses is often the flights. Naturally, this can eat into your holiday budget and leave you with less money for spending or to...
Buying things when they’re on sale is a great way to avoid overspending.
But unless you are diligent to take the difference between the regular price and the sale price and actually deposit that into a savings account, are you really saving money?
Nope. You’re just spending less. And you can...
Learn the macro trends
You don’t need to know why stocks are volatile, just that they are. How well you understand global inflation isn’t going to influence the outcome of your investment, Holzmann said. “What it will do, is give you sort of peace of mind that you understand —...
Everyone kick-starts a New Year with a resolution to get a better handle on their finances. Unfortunately, the majority of people find that, one month in, saving money and increasing wealth is more difficult than it first appears. And by the end of February, a large number of people...
Pack up the car, print out the boarding tickets and stash easy-does-it clothes in your suitcase: It’s spring break travel time. But before you lock up and wave goodbye to your home for a week (or even a weekend), brush up on your spring break travel safety prep.
Don’t broadcast...
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. – Many Americans struggle to put money away and are living paycheck to paycheck. America Saves Week is February 26 – March 3. The idea is to help people gain the tools the need to save money for the long run by making some changes.
Tom Jacobs from Jacobs Financial...
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert, 45, appeared on ITV show This Morning and explained how to save money on your British Gas utilities bill.
He recommended viewers to either switch from British Gas, or to change to a different British Gas tariff using a handy trick.
He said: “Many people are...
If you love cruises, you likely already know that they are fantastic value for money. Everything you might need is included in one low price, and for the budget-conscious holidaymaker, a cruise is an ideal choice.
There are ways to make your money stretch even further when you book and...
Upcycling your wardrobe can be easy
To many, thrift shopping can seem like an intimidating task. Endless rows of clothes and knickknacks sit in large, fluorescent-lit, musty-smelling rooms.
Once you gain some experience and know what you’re doing, thrifting can be a very fun and rewarding experience. Here are some tips...
