In your journey to become more responsible with your finances, you will need to set and maintain goals. Don’t be scared! Goals are great, just ask any soccer player ;) Financial goals make sense right now because you are going to reflect back on this year in 12 months and be proud to celebrate not only with champagne – but hopefully with a larger bank account, and a solid grip … [Read more...]
[ VIDEO ] Smart Ways to Keep More Cash in Your Pocket
Wondering where all your money’s going? Even small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact when it comes to finances. Watch as Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar shares 3 simple tips that could help save you a ton of money: Looking for more small changes you can make to keep more cash in your pocket? Try picking up one of Green Dot’s 5% Cash Back Visa Debit Cards! … [Read more...]
How to Transform from ‘Bad Saver’ to ‘Good Saver’
What kind of saver are you? Do you prioritize saving money, so that it’s as natural as paying your monthly bills? Or do you only save when you remember to, occasionally increasing any account balances you can? If it’s the latter, you’re not protecting yourself or preparing for the future. A healthy savings routine will help you factor in costs for retirement, emergency … [Read more...]
[ VIDEO ] Matt the Boxing Trainer Shares How He Keeps His Money in Championship Shape
Meet Matt! Matt’s a professional boxing trainer and Green Dot cardholder. Watch as he lands some knockout advice on budgeting and shares why he never sweats money management when it comes to Green Dot. Ready to knock out YOUR budget?? Get our 5% Cash Back Visa® Debit Card shipped to your door today so you can start earning up to $100 annually! Learn more about the card and … [Read more...]
The Art of Enjoying the Money You Have
Most personal finance articles talk about scrimping and saving. They hound you to cut your spending in creative ways you never would have thought of. Well, this isn’t that kind of article. Instead of encouraging you to stash all your money for the future, I’d like to suggest spending some of it now. Because life is for living. First, a brief disclaimer: if you have a bad … [Read more...]