If you are an avid reader of personal finance literature or have attended financial workshops then you may have heard the phrase: Schools don’t teach about money! Unfortunately, this is not completely true. Granted, we can not vouch for every school we do know that there are many schools that actually do teach about money…
Love Yourz-Lyrics For Life
J. Cole-Love Yourz Have you ever heard the phrase “the grass is always greener on the other side”? That saying basically describes how we envision someone else’s possessions or life-being better than our own. Luckily, J. Cole reminds listeners to appreciate their lives in his song Love Yourz. In one part of his song (see lyrics…
Know Your Vice II: Traditional vs Auto-Pay
Nowadays, companies offer multiple options for you to pay your bills. Whether you choose to pay manually or have your payments automatically deducted from your account (auto-pay); as long as you pay on time, companies could care less about which option you choose. But which option is best for you? Let’s examine the benefits of…
Love Don’t Cost A Thing-Lyrics For Life
Jennifer Lopez-Love Don’t Cost a Thing Finances and how it effects your relationships can be tricky decipher. Some individuals show their love through material purchases (jewelry, houses, cars, etc.); while others show love through their actions (hugs, kisses, holding hands, talking). In her song “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” Jennifer Lopez touches on this issue…
Simple Tips to Create a Successful Budget
A budget is the perfect tool when determining how to allocate your finances. Yet, although budgets are simple to create-they are also very easy to break. Luckily, we have some simple tips that will help you stay within budget. Tip 1: Have Defined Goals Before you begin you must first know your financial goal(s). Like…
FBWatches…Odd Squad!
There you are. Something very odd has happened… One of my daughter’s favorite shows on PBS KIDS is Odd Squad. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the show; Odd Squad is “an organization run by kids that investigates anything strange, weird, and especially odd.” By using the power of math these Odd Squad…
Credit Reports-Get Yours Free!
Checking your credit reports is a habit that you should do regularly. Did you know that every year you are entitled to a FREE credit report from Experian, Transunion, and Equifax? By simply heading to annualcreditreport.com and inputting the required information you can gain access your credit report. Why Check your Credit Reports? The greatest reason…
Debt Free-There’s Only 2 Ways to Become Debt Free!
Having debt sucks! But feeling stuck or trapped in debt can feel torturous. If you are finally ready to rid yourself of debt then you will be happy to know that there are two proven ways to become debt free? 2 Ways to Become Debt Free If you were to do an internet search on…
High Auto Insurance Premiums-Which factors affect you?
Many states require drivers to purchase auto insurance. Thus, finding affordable insurance is a huge priority for many car owners. But did you know that your auto insurance premium is heavily influenced by factors outside of your driving record? If you’re frustrated when trying to find low insurance rates; you may be a victim of…
