It's Financial Literacy Month, and there's no better time to educate yourself on personal finance. If you have been wondering how to make a positive change when it comes to managing your money, these personal finance books are highly recommended; many of them have topped bestseller lists for years. As with any change in your life, you will need to be diligent and dedicated … [Read more...]
Get Smarter With Your Money This Financial Literacy Month
Now that you've played your April Fool's jokes and started your spring cleaning, don't neglect the other essential task this month: figuring out your finances. It's Financial Literacy Month, which means that thousands of people are dedicating themselves to better financial health. Are you ready to join them? Don't worry. It's not as complicated as it sounds. Learning to … [Read more...]
Judy Lawrence of MoneyTracker.com: Learning How to Manage Money and Taking Control of Your Personal Finances
Judy Lawrence is the author of The Budget Kit (6th Ed.) and founder of MoneyTracker.com. As a money coach, Judy’s goal is to empower people to master their budgets and shift to "thriving" instead of "surviving." She recently sat down with us to dispense some valuable advice about budgeting, paying off (and staying out of) debt, and saving money instead of wasting it. Tell us … [Read more...]
4 Easy Ways to Simplify Money Management
By Marsha Barnes Money management can seem like an impossible challenge, especially if you have a ton of bills or feel like you’re just not bringing home enough money. Luckily, anyone can regain control of their finances with just a few simple tools like direct deposit and reloadable prepaid debit cards. Consider a team-based approach to money management and create … [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...]