We all know the importance of saving for an emergency. Putting aside money for unexpected expenses helps protect against missed payments or racking up unnecessary credit card debt. But, creating an emergency savings isn’t always as easy as it seems. Those of us on a tight budget may struggle with where to pull the savingsContinue reading “Building Sustainable Habits: Micro-Goals for Macro-Success”
Category Archives: Savings
Hey Sissy! Can I Save on My Cellphone Bill?
Two Sisters. Three Steps. $95/Mo in Savings. When you work at a bank — even if it’s changing the lightbulbs — people assume you know everything about money. You’re often called upon to calculate the tip at a restaurant or organize the cash in Monopoly, neither of which I’m very good at. Every so oftenContinue reading “Hey Sissy! Can I Save on My Cellphone Bill?”
7 Goal Accounts: My Not-So-Basic Approach to Savings
On my 18th birthday my dad took me to his credit union to open up a checking and a savings account. As a young bright-eyed smartie, getting a checking account was like a right of passage; nearly as important as getting my drivers license. At the credit union, a basic checking and savings account wereContinue reading “7 Goal Accounts: My Not-So-Basic Approach to Savings”
52 Week Savings Challenge
Whether you’re a power saver or just getting started, this popular challenge helps build and reinforce sustainable savings habits. By routinely saving a dedicated amount of money each week, you can sock away an extra $1,000+ in just one year with minimal effort. Sound good? Challenge accepted! The Challenge In its standard form, the amountContinue reading “52 Week Savings Challenge”
New Year, Same Blog: Hello 2022!
“Bub-bub Pants” my two-year old daughter says into the Apple TV voice remote. It’s Sunday morning and she’s made her way into our bed looking to watch a hot minute of SpongeBob Square Pants before quickly shifting her focus to heading downstairs for a morning snack. I continue to sit there, now enthralled in theContinue reading “New Year, Same Blog: Hello 2022!”
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