Tag: budget

dressed in costumes dancing and playing together

Every store you go into in October is filled with Halloween themed décor, food, and candy for sale. Putting your mortgage, rent, and other monthly payments before Halloween festivities is not always an easy task. Especially when you see everyone all over social media buying pumpkins and attending expensive Halloween attractions.  

Studies show that Americans are expected to spend $9 billion on Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations alone. This is a very large amount since American household debt has reached over $13 trillion this year. The average consumer is found to spend $169.81 each on Halloween festivities, which can be out of reach while paying off debt.

5 mistakes to avoid while paying off debt

If you’re paying down your debt, then you know it is a challenging task. It may become tempting to look for ways to cut corners, however these options may cost you more time and money. Mistakes during debt payoff occur often and can sabotage the efforts you’ve made to improve your financial life.

A wedding cake topper showing a groom and bride with one hundred dollars

Did you know that financial problems are among the leading causes of divorces? Unfortunately, some couples don’t necessarily pay attention to that critical part of the vow – “For richer and for poorer.”

But the good news is that most money-related problems couples face are totally avoidable. It just takes being willing to listen to sound financial counsel.

The following includes some tried-and-true tips New Era Debt Solutions believe newly married couples can use to start out on a strong foundation – both financially and relationship-wise:

parents playing with kids in water

Summer is here, which means both the temperatures and your utility bills are on the rise. In many areas, summer sparks higher energy demand, causing the market price to increase. Variables such as the kids being home from school, hot weather, and pool filters can easily affect your utility bills.

Fortunately, there are many ways to get around the high expense of staying cool all summer long. New Era Debt Solutions suggests these tips for having a comfortable and affordable summer: