Spending Triggers and How to Overcome Them

Spending Triggers and How to Overcome Them

Personal finances are complex and involve more than just numbers, budgets, and bank accounts. Our perceptions, learned behaviors, stresses, and impulses influence our financial decisions, so it’s important to understand some psychological spending triggers in order to gain more control over our financial lives. This blog post will empower you to make wise and informed financial decisions when you know what drives your spending habits.  Disclosure: This blog may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission…

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Beyond Mint: Top Apps for Smart Financial Planning

Beyond Mint: Top Apps for Smart Financial Planning

As we approach January 1, 2024, the personal finance landscape is undergoing a significant shift with the closure of Mint, a popular budgeting tool. For many, Mint has been a cornerstone in managing personal finances, but its transition to Credit Karma may not align with everyone's budgeting needs. In this guide, we'll explore alternative budgeting apps with robust features to keep your financial health in check. Plus, we'll walk you through the steps to transfer your financial data from…

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The Ultimate Discount Guide: Savings for Those 50 and Over

The Ultimate Discount Guide: Savings for Those 50 and Over

Growing older comes with wisdom, experience, and something even more delightful: discounts! These special savings are available to individuals aged 50 and over and can significantly reduce expenses on everyday items and experiences. From retail shopping to dining out, travel, and even exclusive AARP offers, these discounts are a fantastic way to enjoy more for less. Whether you're an adult child assisting your parents, or someone looking to make the most of life after 50, this discount guide is…

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Budgeting for the Holidays

Budgeting for the Holidays

For many families, holiday spending represents a large amount of money. In some cases, credit cards get maxed out, and they spend the following year paying for splurging during the holidays. While it feels great to buy the hottest gifts, host parties, and spend money to see your loved ones, it can be accomplished without blowing up your budget. Keep reading for our best tips on budgeting for the holidays. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means…

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Organizing Your Finances

Organizing Your Finances

Organizing your finances is more than having a budget. It's having financial goals, a plan, and understanding where the money you earn goes every month. You need to organize your finances if you're ready to get out of the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck and maxing out your credit cards. These steps will help you get started. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase…

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