Budgeting

Jul 05, 2019Feb 23, 2024 G. Brian Davis

4 Steps to Finally Tackle Your Debt—and Start Growing Real Wealth

Debt can be a heavy, scary beast riding around on your shoulders. Live with it long enough, and you might start to hunch over. That can change—the day you decide…

May 25, 2019Feb 24, 2024 G. Brian Davis

Nearly 25% of Americans Lie to Their Spouses About Money: It’s Time to Open Up About Finances

Why are Americans so reluctant to talk about money? We as a nation are more open about our sex lives and infidelity than we are about our finances. Here's why…

Apr 28, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Paul Moore

How to Choose the Smartest Credit Cards to Use for Your Spending Habits

Ever have the nagging thought that maybe you could be earning more points, more rewards, or even cash back on your credit card? You're probably right! All it takes is a…

Apr 10, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Marcus Maloney

No Credit? Bad Credit? 6 Steps to Fix Your Finances

Do you know how to build credit? Forty percent of Americans do not have $400 saved for emergencies. Too many of us are living paycheck to paycheck, saving little to…

Apr 08, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Julie Kent

5 Steps You Can Take TODAY to Fix Your Finances

Worry about money frequently? If so, are you doing anything to change your situation? These five simple steps are completely doable and will help you straighten out your finances in…

Mar 23, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Brandon Turner

Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck—Here’s How

If you want to stop living paycheck to paycheck and find yourself with extra money that you can invest in a better future for yourself, I can show you exactly…

Mar 18, 2019Feb 24, 2024 Alexander Felice

How to Stop Being Broke—Instantly

There really isn’t anything profound to say. This is not a complex or difficult problem to solve on paper. It's simple: you’re broke because of your poor financial decisions. You…

Nov 08, 2018Feb 23, 2024 Brad Lohnes

3 Steps to Escape Middle-Class Financial Mediocrity

Do you make "pretty good" money but still actively worry about your finances? Do you wonder where your paycheck goes every month? This article is for you!

Jul 23, 2018Jan 27, 2024 Chris P.

How I Slashed My Spending by 50%

This is not an inclusive list, but it's a fantastic start. For us personally, it boiled down to being way more mindful of what we spent our money on. The…

Jul 20, 2018Jan 27, 2024 Larry Alton

4 Steps to Buy the Car You Want Within the Budget You Can Afford

When you don’t know what you can afford and don’t have a plan, it’s easy to be taken advantage of at your local car dealership—but you’re not going to be…

Jul 06, 2018Feb 24, 2024 Dave Van Horn

3 Ways to Eliminate Mortgage Debt

Whether you’re just starting out, looking to minimize your debt, or you’re an old real estate warhorse like me looking to crunch it down quickly, these tips should help you…

Mar 26, 2018Jan 27, 2024 Larry Alton

5 Advanced Excel Tips for a Better Home Budget

By using a standard spreadsheet combined with some advanced tricks, you can create a budget to rival any specialized program.

Feb 04, 2018Feb 23, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Personal Finance Software: 7 Top-Notch Tools to Help You Grow Wealth

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