Top 5 Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season

Decking the halls, gift giving and stuffing our bellies is standard practice for the holiday season. But when you are the person funding all the festivities, it’s important to keep a close eye on the final bill while still enjoying … Read More

How to Build a Money Plan You Feel Good About (aka a Budget)

Building a budget doesn’t have to be boring and it doesn’t mean you’ll never get to spend any of your money on fun stuff. If you make a good budget for yourself, you’ll be able to build a solid financial … Read More

How to Pay off Debt the Smart Way

Debt isn’t always a bad thing but having a lot of it can be burdensome and it can hurt your financial future. If debt is getting you down, know you’re not alone. 80% of Americans are in debt and the … Read More

Are You Lying About Your Spending?

FACT: 80% of spouses hide their finances from their partners and 20% have a secret credit card they use to fuel their spending, according to CESI Debt Solutions, a non-profit debt management company. Question is: Are you lying to others … Read More

How To Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Did you know that approximately 78% of people are living paycheck-to-paycheck, according to a Careerbuilder survey? Are you one of them? I used to be. I grew up in poverty on the south side of Chicago, where we didn’t have much … Read More