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There are usually ways to save money each month — believe it or not.
For instance, once upon a time, my husband and I were pretty clueless when it came to how we spent the money we earned at our 9 to 5 jobs. We made a decent income but struggled to keep track of where it was all going and, more importantly, why it always managed to disappear into thin air. I won’t bore you with the details again, but we ultimately discovered that we were spending ridiculous sums of cash on groceries and eating out, home repairs, and miscellaneous frivolous purchases. But how did we find that out? Now, that is the interesting part.
Once we decided that we needed to make a change, we poured through bank statements from previous months and began tracking our current spending. This led to a plethora or discoveries — including the realization that we were eating out more than we were eating at home and were much deeper in debt than we knew. Still, we kept digging through data and strategizing a plan for debt repayment and escape. However, as we put all of our efforts into figuring out how to create some sort of budget, I realized something. Our incomes were fluctuating — a lot. With that juicy detail in mind, we talked endlessly about what we were going to do about it. After all, how could we budget without knowing how much money we would make in any given month? And how could we create a plan of action when the most crucial piece of data (our income) was missing? My light-bulb moment came when it dawned on me that, instead of budgeting on this month’s income, we could build a budget based on what we earned last month instead.
There’s a reason why most people equate buying a home with settling down. Buying a home generally means your life is stable, your job isn’t in danger and you’re probably married or in a serious relationship. If you’ve reached this stage of adulthood, it means you likely have an idea of what you want out
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If you’ve been binge-watching HGTV lately, you might be thinking that buying a home could be the right decision for you. But #RealMoneyTalk — are you actually ready to be a homeowner, or are you simply allured by the idea of living two minutes away from your favorite coffee shop? We get it, real estate
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Most people could use a cash injection at some point in their lives. Perhaps they need to cover major home repairs, a big-ticket purchase, or emergency expenses. Whatever the reason, a personal loan may be a good idea, especially for borrowers with a strong credit history. Read on to learn about $50,000 personal loans. Find […]
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I have two second cousins who serve in the military — both brave young men I am proud to call my family. We don’t always talk much, though. The age gap can be a roadblock and those boys are always traveling around, serving overseas and living on bases in order to fulfill their military duties and finish school.
Still, social media makes it easier than it used to be, and emails are a quick and painless way to stay in touch. So I wasn’t surprised to receive an email from my cousin, Michael, asking for advice on his future financial goals.
So, what’s the deal? As part of his military compensation, Michael will soon start receiving $2,124 per month for housing and wanted ideas on how to parlay that money into long-term wealth.
Saving for retirement isn’t easy. Here are five ideas that could get you across the finish line faster.