Tag: budgeting
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.
March Madness is upon us! But no matter what college colors you’re donning this season, there’s one we’re diehard fans of – green, of course; the color of cash.
Because there aren’t any major gift-giving holidays happening in March, it can be easy for some people to neglect budgeting for some of the big-ticket items in their life, such as the cost of hiring a tax preparer, their child’s first prom, or tickets to a March Madness game.
New Era Debt Solutions provides the following tips to help you budget better and score big savings:
Whether you’ve been in the workforce for a year or 50 years, you should most definitely be thinking about saving for retirement. A little goes a long way, especially if you start early. A 401K is just one of the many options that can help you plan ahead for your retirement and save responsibly.
Below are some factors you may want to consider when deciding to participate or opt out of a 401K plan.
For some people, talking finances with their significant other is almost as awkward as asking your friends how much money they make at their jobs. But if you think about it, getting insight on your loved one’s money matters is as natural as wanting to know more about their personality, likes and dislikes, interests, and worldviews.
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, New Era Debt Solutions wants to offer you 6 ways that you can broach the subject with your boyfriend or girlfriend, partner, or spouse:
