How To Plan A Wedding On A Budget

Wedding Venues

Most women have been dreaming of their wedding day since childhood, planning the perfect and most magical day of their lives. Even though it is every couple’s (read: woman’s) dream to have an extravagant wedding, unfortunately with the financial situation nowadays, couples (read: men) are trying … [Continue Reading]

Millionaires By The Numbers – Up Close and Personal

Number of Millionaire Households

After the recession dragged down the stock market and real estate prices, millionaires felt the pinch as their net worth plummeted; however, just a few years later, membership in the millionaires club is increasing. Here’s some insight into their thoughts, backgrounds, and lives, provided by … [Continue Reading]

7 Tips For Staying Sane While Unemployed

Need A Job

Very few of us plan for unemployment. We think our job is going well and then, out of the blue, we are fired or laid off. Occasionally, employees get some warning that the company is downsizing and try to do everything they can to prepare for the future, such as start saving, applying to other jobs, … [Continue Reading]

How To Save Money With Coupons and Lower Food Costs

Woman With Coupons

In nearly every professional, financial or social circle, the hot topic is making or saving money. We all could use a few tips to save money any way possible, and couponing is an excellent method to save on everything from food, clothing and gasoline, to car insurance, pet services and personal … [Continue Reading]

Forget Tuition And Cost, Go To The Best College You Can

Graduating Students

A common misconception that pervades the minds of many is that a college education, regardless of school, is one and the same – that attending one school versus another makes absolutely no difference, and that you are better off going to a community college and walking out with minimal debt. I can … [Continue Reading]

How Can I Improve My Credit Score?

Credit Scores

Oh, the credit score. It can sometimes make or break a person. If you have a high credit score, you will get the lowest interest rates and best deals when it comes to your home mortgage, car loans, insurance rates, and business loans. As long as you keep up the payments, the world is a perfect place … [Continue Reading]

Easy Ways To Save More Money

Fun Saving Money Tips

Seriously, who doesn’t want to save more money? The catch is, first you have to make more money in order to save it. Once that is accomplished, there are clever ways to save so you always have money on hand should you need it. Saving money isn’t easy, because the temptation to spend is so great … [Continue Reading]

25 Best Home Business Ideas

Home Business

Working for someone else can often provide more job security than embarking on an independent adventure. However, sometimes taking the risk of starting a home business can bring big rewards. There are many reasons to stay home and open a business. The benefits may be few in the beginning, but the … [Continue Reading]

5 Safe Investments You Can Make Today

Safe Investments

Years ago, people could invest money and feel fairly secure they would eventually make a profit. Yes, there were highs and lows, but overall investors were not too concerned about losing their life savings in a financial crash or crises. In recent years, however, investments have become risky at … [Continue Reading]

How To Maintain Your Focus As An Entrepreneur

Focus As An Entrepreneur

As anyone who owns a business can tell you, it isn’t easy. There are so many hats to wear and so many things to control. Not only does the business owner have to oversee daily operations, but also network for new opportunities to continuously grow. Oftentimes, it just becomes too much. Some tasks … [Continue Reading]

10 Ways To Say No and Stop Over-Spending

Stop Spending

Spending more money than we should is far too easy. Years ago, people generally spent what they had. The only thing they customarily took out a loan for was a house and occasionally, a car. However, modern times allow us to buy nearly anything we want on credit and pay for it later. Credit card … [Continue Reading]

Term vs. Whole Life Insurance

Term vs. Whole

All life insurance offers financial protection for families if a wage earner dies prematurely, but whole life insurance also has a savings feature, which acts as an investment option, that the policyholder can use while he or she is living. On the other hand, term life insurance offers temporary … [Continue Reading]

Compare Auto Insurance Quotes

CI - Average Yearly Car Insurance Cost By Age

One way that drivers can save money on car insurance is to compare auto insurance quotes online to find the lowest rates. Car insurance sites offer free quotes from multiple insurance companies so drivers can compare auto insurance quotes side by side and get the best car coverage and cheapest … [Continue Reading]

5 Reasons You Are Still Unemployed

Why You Are Unemployed

It just doesn’t make sense. You’ve been out of work for quite some time. You have looked for a job, researched industries and companies, gone to interviews and nothing is happening. Stress and discouragement start to set in. How will the bills be paid? Unemployment is absolutely no fun. Money … [Continue Reading]