How To Avoid Slippery Slopes When Managing Your Debt & Budget

 Pexels - CC0 LicenseWhile recovering from debt is nothing if not empowering (sometimes giving you a whole new lease on life!) it’s true to say the climb up that mountain can be replete with slippery surfaces if you’re not careful. Being in debt could be considered a desperate situation, at least sometimes it feels that way. For this reason, many people are incentivized to look for the easiest and most effective solution possible.This might...

Want to Become More Financially Disciplined? Here is What You Need To Do

Image from Alexander Mils via PexelsBeing financially disciplined can be a tall order. Many people find it hard to be thoughtful with their expenditure and direct their finances to the things that truly matter.If you can identify with the struggles of being more disciplined with your finances, you are hardly alone in your battle. Well, here are a few practical steps you can take to change your financial situation today.Set a GoalHaving a reason to...

5 Tips to Save Money for a Financially Secure Future

Pexels Financial security is not guaranteed for everyone. What would you do if you got fired today? Would you survive if a recession hit? How will you live without money when you are a senior in retirement? You need to start saving as much as you can while you still have an income.Here are five tips to help you increase your savings and secure your financial future:1.      Record Your ExpensesHow much money do you spend? Now,...

The Easiest Ways To Reduce Life’s Expenses

Life can be a lot of fun, but it sure can be expensive. It seems that there’s always one cost or another to be paid, and while this may mostly be manageable, it can also leave us in a precarious position. All it takes is one large, unexpected expense, and we’re in trouble. While you can’t get rid of these costs entirely, there are things you can do to keep them to a minimum. In this blog, we’re going to run through some of the best methods for keeping...