by Cents and Order | Jul 17, 2015 | Money Management, Savings
When you live paycheck to paycheck, a fully funded emergency fund may seem out of reach. These tips will get you saving money quickly so you can be prepared for the unexpected. Why you need an emergency fund Things go wrong. Unexpected, unbudgeted things happen. For...
by Cents and Order | Jul 2, 2015 | Money Management
You may not even realize it, but your friends are constantly sabotaging your budget. They are sharing their happy moments, but it encourages you to overspend your budget. Picture this: it’s a typical evening and you are browsing through your Facebook feed. It...
by Cents and Order | May 14, 2015 | Money Management
Do you have a plan for your money? Goals for what you want it to accomplish? When you don’t tell your money where to go, you may find it disappearing right under your nose. A couple of months ago, I reached a huge financial goal. We used our tax refund to pay...
by Cents and Order | May 9, 2015 | Money Management
Money is one of the biggest reasons for couples to fight. One partner may be a spender and the other a saver. Other times, different upbringings lead to differing attitudes towards money. When you’ve reached the point where you are always fighting about money...
by Cents and Order | Apr 21, 2015 | Money Management, Pay Off Debt
There’s so much to think about when buying your first home! How do you know if you should buy a house or if it’s even the right time? Making the leap to home ownership can be scary and exciting all at the same time. Consider these six questions before you...
by Cents and Order | Jan 7, 2015 | Budgeting, Money Management
Would you like extra money in your pocket? Some money drains happen right under your nose and you probably don’t even think about it. Little expenses can add up to big money over time! Bank Service Charges Banks have complicated the checking account. Your...
by Cents and Order | Aug 17, 2014 | Money Management
One of the best ways to keep your finances in check is to be organized. For some people, organization comes naturally but for others, not so much. You may have seen those pretty financial/budget binders on Pinterest and thought it takes way too much time to be that...
by Cents and Order | Aug 10, 2014 | Money Management
Your social security number. Your bank account numbers. What happens if they get in the wrong hands? Criminals can use your account number to initiate electronic payments or make their own checks with your account information. Your personal information can be used to...
by Cents and Order | Aug 4, 2014 | Money Management
Are you always fighting about money with your spouse? Money is a common cause of arguments in a relationship. Who hasn’t argued about money with their significant other?You may come from different upbringings and have differing attitudes toward money. Even if...
by Cents and Order | Jul 11, 2014 | Money Management
If you’ve never ordered your credit report before, you might not know what does (and doesn’t) affect your credit score. Seven common credit score and credit report myths are explained. Myth: You can earn good credit by paying household bills (cell...
