Category: Budgeting

Mid-year is here! Time to assess your business’s financial health and set the course for the rest of the year. Discover 5 essential steps to keep your business thriving. Read more on our website.

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In uncertain times, having an emergency fund can provide peace of mind and financial stability. An emergency fund is a savings account specifically set aside for unexpected expenses, such as medical emergencies, car repairs, or job loss. Here’s how you can start building your emergency fund and ensure you’re prepared for whatever life throws...

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As the back-to-school season approaches, many parents and students are looking for ways to save on essential supplies. Here are seven tips to help you make the most of your budget: Create a Budget and Stick to It: Before you start shopping, determine how much you can afford to spend. Make a list of necessary items and prioritize them. This will...

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As the year wraps up and the holiday season comes around, it's the perfect time to become a shopping pro. We're going to share several tips and tricks that can help you save big and get the most bang for your buck. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to smart shopping – let's dive in and make your budget go further than ever before!  Buy...

Summer can bring fun and expensive opportunities. Whether you need additional savings or a good challenge to get your budget back in check, it may be time to push yourself with a zero-based budget. What is a zero-based budget? If you need a good budgeting hack, check out this blog for all you need to know about a zero-based budget and how to get it...

Eating out is sometimes more than just giving our body the nutrients it needs, it can be fun, different than the norm, and be a social outing. We all need to eat to live, but for those who live to eat out, here are some tips to lower your bill but still enjoy a meal out here and there.   Change Your Drink Order  As much as we all...

We all enjoy eating out and spending time out with friends here and there, but it can add up! When looking for ways to be social, but cut back on your spending, it can feel like you’re not allowing yourself to fully indulge and have fun. Should you go out to eat or spend a night out on the town? Absolutely, socialization is something we all...

We can all probably agree that we’d love to have additional savings to go towards summer expenses. Whether you’re needing to save extra for an upcoming vacation, want, or some summer fun, we have some easy tips for you to reduce expenses for sweet summer savings. Shift your mindset to summer savings with these sweet tips.  Track...

Summer is here and that means it is time to start planning out those summer activities. If you haven’t started brainstorming yet, no worries. We’ve got you covered with these warm-weather tips for ultimate summer fun! Whether you’re planning for the sitter, your own kids, grandkids, or just need something fun to do, take a few minutes...

Spring is here and that means we’ve got some spring cleaning to do! This year, you’ll want to be sure to add ‘budget’ to your to-do list. Spend some time doing a deep dive into your finances and budget plan to boost determination for the rest of the year. Give yourself a budget refresh with these 4 tips.   1. Review...