Tag: budget
It’s fairly common for people to have “Improve Finances” and “Eat Healthier” on their list of long-term goals. It’s also common for people to mistakenly believe that it’s impossible to eat healthy while being budget-conscious; that you have to choose one over the other. We however don’t believe in choosing physical health over financial health and vice versa. Here are 5 easy strategies you can take with you to the grocery store to get the most bang for your buck:
It may not be the beginning of a new year, but you’d be wise to plan ahead for any future expenses you can expect in forthcoming months.There are some fixed budget items you simply can’t avoid, like rent/housing payments, property taxes and health, home, and car insurance, car maintenance fees, and so on. Then there are variable costs, or any expenses that are optional or within your control. Variable costs can include the money you put towards groceries and food, clothing, entertainment, recreational activities, spa services, magazine subscriptions, etc.
Watching close friends and family members get hitched is a joyous occasion. Who doesn’t love love, and having the chance to witness two people declare their devotion to each other?
But perhaps your money situation is so tight that every new engagement announcement you see gives you a sinking feeling in your stomach.
USA Today reports that on average, wedding guests who are close to the couple getting married spend just over $600 on the festivities, gifts, and traveling expenses. And for members of the wedding party, the numbers are closer to the mid-$700 range.
When we talk about personal finance, it can sound similar to how weight loss works. You are not going to see results overnight and it is going to take some level of sacrifice. How can you tighten up your finances without creating restrictions and short-term solutions that may not benefit you in the long run? New Era Debt Solutions offers suggestions for how to tighten up your finances and budget without feeling overwhelmed and under pressure to see immediate results.
