COVID-19 shook even the most diligent penny-pinchers as jobs disappeared, budgets stretched and savings accounts went on crash diets across the country. Now that the weather appears to be breaking, many people are starting over from scratch or are back to where they were before the virus with nothing or close to it...
As the pandemic shut down the world around her, Ashli Smith, an Atlanta resident and mom to a newborn, says she set up autopay for her recurring bills to help her stay organized and avoid late payments. “With everything going on, plus being a mom, I don’t want to forget to pay something...
Financial Freedom. The ultimate goal for many of us. But what does it really mean, and how do you get here? Those are the questions that a lot of us get stuck on.
Financial Freedom might seem more like a dream than anything else to many people. And the goal here is to shift that dream into a reality…
Saving money is definitely not as fun as spending money. Before I successfully changed my spending habits, I learned a few tricks to save money even when I didn’t want to. If you are trying to pay off debt or saving for retirement or a vacation, all of these tips will help you...
Millions of people lost their jobs in 2020 and discovered how difficult it was to find new work when entire industries were affected by COVID-19. Some emergency relief helped people stay afloat for a few months, but many of those bill-paying extensions and hardship programs have ended. If you lose...
Insurance is notoriously complicated, and few people have the time or desire to pore over their policies. But some basic knowledge can go a long way — and that’s where an insurance agent can help, by clearing up some of the most common misconceptions they encounter…
Budgeting is a great way to plan your income and expenses over a period of time to keep spending in check. This can help you tackle debt or save to achieve your financial goals.
By looking through your expenses you may be able to find better ways...