If you are one of those people who gets their Christmas shopping done early every year, you probably find yourself getting a great deal of mean looks from others around the holiday season. This is especially true if you make a habit of letting others know you have already finished your Christmas shopping. This happens… Continue reading →
For me, one of the hardest times to avoid impulse spending is during the holiday season. I love buying gifts for my friends and relatives and I want to get that perfect thing, even if it might not be on my list or in my budget. Before I know it, my spending has gone through… Continue reading →
You say you know where your money goes and you don’t need it all written down to keep up with it? I issue you this challenge. Keep track of every penny you spend for one month and I do mean every penny. You will be shocked at what the itty-bitty expenses add up to. Take… Continue reading →
Before sharing these recommendations, I suggest that you have a way of tracking your expenses. This will give you a clear picture of what you spend daily, weekly and/or monthly and aid you in reducing expenses where needed. 1) Accept the fact you are in debt and forgive yourself. If you are in denial, you… Continue reading →