Savings Tips

Pay Less At The Pump

Prices of gasoline are always subject to change. One week the prices may be low and the next week they are high again! How can you save money at the pump so you can keep it in your wallet? Here are some great tips to pay less at the pump: Check out gas prices. If you find yourself driving around to look for the best gas price, you are losing money! Don’t drive around to find the price, head online and plan ahead! You can use Gasbuddy.com and other sites to research current gas prices. This … [Read more...]

6 Ways To Save Money On Your Utilities

Do you dread opening your utility bill each month? If you have a utility bill that seems to be higher, you need to understand why it’s so high. Many people are not sure how to save money on their utilities and they end up doing the same thing each month only to see that their bill can quickly rise. Here are some easy ways to start saving money on your utilities: Turn down the heat! If you cannot live without your home being 70 degrees during the day, at least consider turning it down to the … [Read more...]

You are Your Biggest Financial Advisor

Have you ever watched a financial advisor on TV that just yells at his or her viewers with a comment like, “Are you kidding me" when they ask if they can buy something that they have wanted for a long time. Watching one of those shows reminds me of having my parents yell at me. Sure my parents were smart. Sure they have more life experience. But did they always see where I was coming from? Not always. If your financial advisor is always telling you what to do and what not to do, it is time to … [Read more...]

Have You Calculated Your Net Worth Lately?

When you hear the words “net worth” do you think they only apply to the rich? Not so! Not so! Your net worth is an excellent gauge for you to determine how you are doing financially and what you can do to improve.Just jot it down on a piece of paper. This will take five to ten minutes. If you are not proud of your net worth, no one but you has to know. You can throw it away when you are done.HOWEVER, I highly recommend writing it down and going back to it in 3 months, 6 months, a year or even … [Read more...]

Easy Ways For You To Save Money

Saving money is one of the best financial decisions you can make. You want to save money for your retirement but also to save money for emergencies and short-term goals like buying a car. If you find that it can be difficult for you to save money, it helps to know what type of options you have. Learning how you can invest your money and earn higher interest rates to grow a nice sum of money wisely. Here are some tips that will help you to properly save money. Automatic Savings Plan A great way … [Read more...]