“Rich people stay rich by living like they’re broke. Broke people stay broke by living like they’re rich” – Bill Murray However, we want to have a rich lifestyle. Though we all know that money can’t buy happiness, yet money is definitely required to enjoy life’s certain things. Without a sufficient bank balance, you can’t […]
Debt success story: How Emily paid off $27,000 with ease
By getting the privilege of dealing with and solving personal finance problems, I am fortunate to come across several personal debt stories. I have witnessed some of these real-life success stories myself as I’ve helped them overcome their debt crisis. One such getting out debt success stories is my friend Emily’s, who has been successful […]
How to maintain a budget in spite of tax pull and holiday debt
It is that time of the year when you’re struggling to recover from holiday debt and the tax season is knocking at your door! Also, you don’t have much time to manage your finances since you’re busy with the tax calculations. However, whatever be it, at any cost, you’ll have to maintain a budget in […]
6 Tips to select and make your financial resolutions successful
Will you frown a bit if I talk about selecting and keeping financial resolutions? Well, we have already passed the first month of this year but it’s not too late to have a good financial resolution if that helps one to secure a better financial future. The main thing is to select an achievable one […]
How to enjoy a frugal Christmas and make valuable experience
Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday are gone, it’s time to welcome the holiday season for which we wait throughout the year – CHRISTMAS! But celebrating a Christmas doesn’t mean that we’d have to splurge beyond our financial capability. So, does that mean we’ll compromise with our enjoyment? Certainly not! Here are a few tips […]
5 Tips to find the right job – It is not that difficult
Are you in search of a good job but don’t know where to start from? You have to do some background work to get your dream job. Here is a guideline to help you find the right job you’ve been waiting for long. 1. Think what you want in your next job To search a suitable […]
Personal finance management: What is your greatest motivating factor?
In this post, I thought of discussing a basic thing in personal finance – Which factor(s) motivate you the most to manage your personal finances. There may be more than one factor which motivates you to manage finances and build a secure financial future. So, let’s find out what are those factors? Maintaining your present […]
6 budgeting rules for a financial boost in your life
Budgeting is a word, best defined as the measurement of expenses. It is the key to a successful financial life if maintained properly. Any form of income requires a proper budgeting rule, to not exceed financial limitations and reach the planned expectations. No matter whatever the mode of income is, be it business or personal, […]
The know-what’s of back-to-school shopping
It is that time of the year to start rushing to stores, with a long list of items, in a tensed mindset. Looking for sales here and there. Young adults, boys and girls, college goers, eager parents, all hurrying down the shopping aisles and mall lanes. The children turning heads for branded and marked items […]
50 Brilliant ways to make your wallet plump
Remember the famous quote “a penny saved is a penny earned?” I’m sure, you have remembered! Now, follow it religiously to make your kitty fat. But, what are the ways to save your precious dollars? Here you go… Make a realistic budget and stick to it Follow the envelope budgeting system Avoid unnecessary expenses Live […]