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How We Consolidated Two Loans, Bought a Garage, and Saved Over $2,000
This is a real story that happened to my family less than a month ago. With some careful calculations, we managed to refinance one of our loans, purchase an interconnected parking space in the undergr...
Breaking Bad Money Habits: How to Build a Healthier Relationship with Money
Breaking bad money habits starts with awareness, followed by replacing those habits with small, consistent, healthier financial behaviors, like budgeting weekly, avoiding emotional spending, and setti...
Spreadsheet vs Budget App: The Best Budgeting Method in 2025
Both spreadsheets and budgeting apps are great tools — the best one for you depends on how hands-on you want to be. Use a spreadsheet if you like full control and customisation. Use a budgeting app ...
Micro-Saving Hacks That Add Up: 15 Tricks That Actually Work
What are the best micro-saving hacks that work?The most effective micro-saving tricks include rounding up purchases, automating transfers, setting no-spend days, and using cashback apps. Small, consis...
Emergency Funds for Families: How Much Should You Save?
Most families should aim to save 3 to 6 months' worth of essential living expenses in an emergency fund. This includes things like rent or mortgage, groceries, utilities, and transportation. The right...
Cash vs. Credit: Which Payment Method Helps You Spend Smarter?
Cash can help you spend smarter if you struggle with overspending, as it sets a clear physical limit.Credit, on the other hand, offers better tracking and rewards—but only if you pay it off in full ...
Budgeting for Different Life Stages: Tailoring Your Finances Without Losing Your Mind
Budgeting looks very different when you're living on instant noodles in college versus juggling daycare, a mortgage, and a dog that eats $60 worth of chew toys a month. Life changes and your budget sh...
Debt Consolidation: Is It the Right Move for You?
Do you ever feel like you’re juggling bills and hoping nothing hits the ground?Your credit card payment is due on the 10th. The car loan? That’s the 15th. Student loans? Who knows anymore? It’s ...
5 Common Investing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
“Am I too late to start investing?”“What if I lose all my money?”“Should I buy crypto, or is that just hype?”If you've ever asked these, you're not alone.Investing can feel like walking in...
Budgeting Around the World: Financial Practices from Different Cultures
Budgeting may be a universal concept, but how people manage money varies dramatically across cultures. From communal saving practices in Africa to cash-only systems in parts of Asia, financial habits ...
Expense Tracking for Couples: Staying on the Same Financial Page
"Where did all our money go?""Do we really need another streaming service?""Why are we both paying for groceries?"If you’ve ever had these thoughts, welcome.You’re not alone.Money talks in a relat...
The 30-Day Money Detox: Save Without Spending
Have you ever checked your bank account and thought:“Where the heck did my money go?”Or maybe you feel like you should be saving, but every time payday hits, it’s like money just evaporates.Groc...
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