Many would agree—you can get financially stuck fast without much effort, but getting financially unstuck can feel like an attempt to climb Mount Everest. The ease that it takes to swipe our cards, be distracted by $1 or $5 bins at our favorite stores, or the temptation to process a quick loan make it all too easy to fall into the rabbit hole and end up stuck there. We are … [Read more...]
How to Become More Financially Stable in 2018
The new year is an ideal time to start focusing on your financial security. You’ve made it through the holidays, and you have an entire year’s worth of spending and saving activity to look at when formulating budgets. But first, you need to figure out what being financially secure means to you. Start formulating goals for your finances; do you want to increase your … [Read more...]
I Wasted a Ton of Money Last Year, Here Are 4 Things I’ll Do Differently This Year
By Marsha Barnes While there is no perfect time to evaluate your finances or areas that could use a bit of work both personally or professionally, the top of a new year is definitely worth capitalizing on to make a few changes for a fresh start. Quite honestly, I can’t think of anyone that would purposely waste money. Often times, our actions are a reflection of a lack of … [Read more...]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Your Debt
Debt sounds simple enough. It's money you owe someone else. However, it gets more complicated as you take on more debt (and different types of debt), so it's important to educate yourself on the subject. Once you understand your debt, you can begin to whittle it down so you don't have so many financial obligations hanging over your head. How to Start Before you can begin … [Read more...]
Expert Tips for Women to Achieve Financial Independence
Bola Onada Sokunbi is a Certified Financial Educator and founder of Clever Girl Finance, where she educates women to make the best financial decisions for their current and future selves. We had a chance to chat with Bola about the financial challenges that many women face and how they can overcome these challenges to achieve financial independence. Tell us a little about … [Read more...]