Recent Money Blog | Budget Strategies Posts

Trade a Car Payment for the Cost of Gas?

by Debbie Vasen

22 Jul 2008 10:58 AM

Now that the cost of gas has reached over $4 a gallon, it puts this expense into a completely new category. The rising cost of driving has reached the cost of many other large items, including the purchase of a new car. With gas prices so high, it is time to look at your whole budget.

Budgeting on a Limited Income

by Debbie Vasen

29 May 2008 08:11 PM

Whether you are a single parent, a student, retired or have other income situations, learning to live on a limited income can take some serious hard work. We should all have a budget, but if your income is tight... it is even more of an urgent need.

Setting Priorities for your Money

by Debbie Vasen

28 Feb 2008 10:03 AM

Setting your own personal priorities and goals for your life in regards to money is really the very first step. However, many people skip it. They set up savings, investments and even their budget, without really taking the time to figure out their priorities.

Basic Budget Strategies for Achieving your Goals

by Debbie Vasen

15 Dec 2007 11:02 AM

What sort of budget strategy do you have? Is it working? Budgeting can be a chore that we often put off, but if you have dreams and goals... it can help you achieve them. The first step in budgeting is coming up with an accurate measure of your expenses and income.

Budgeting for a First Home

by Debbie Vasen

30 Nov 2007 02:55 PM

Do you want to buy your first home, but have too much debt? An overload of debt can hurt your ability to buy a home in many different ways: cash flow, credit score and loan approval. If you desire the opportunity to buy a home, try this plan to help you get there.

Tracking Small Purchases

by Miriam Caldwell

30 Oct 2007 08:36 PM

One of the most frustrating aspects of money management is keeping up with the little purchases. This can be difficult if you are dealing with debit transactions or cash.

Why Isn't My Budget Working?

by Miriam Caldwell

20 Oct 2007 06:02 AM

There are so many people that sit down at the beginning of each month and write out a budget. Then they go on about their lives and wonder why they run out of money mid-month. This can be very frustrating for many people. They think that because they have written everything down that it should work.

10 Ways to Spend Fun Money

by Miriam Caldwell

15 Oct 2007 08:14 PM

One of the most important keys to having a budget work is to have money set aside for frivolous spending. The amount varies depending on your budget and how tight you are, but that money is a key in helping you stay on budget.

Holiday Spending

by Miriam Caldwell

24 Sep 2007 08:05 PM

Christmas is fast approaching and the holiday season is a time when many people overextend themselves. They may purchase things on credit cards or just spend too much money in general. It is important to plan now so that you do not end up overspending this holiday season.

Your Financial Plan

by Miriam Caldwell

05 Sep 2007 08:11 PM

When it comes to your money, most people hate the idea of a budget. Often people wonder where the money is going and why they never seem to have enough to cover everything. If you hate the word budget, then you need to change your thinking a bit.



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