With the New Year, come new resolutions, and often the resolution to spend less. Which breaks after a week because you feel deprived, like you would on a strict diet after a week of eating carrots only. But being on a budget does not have to be restrictive, there are tons of fun hobbies… Read more
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How to Create a College Student’s Monthly Budget
Working out a budget as a college student can be nerve-wracking. Aside from figuring out how to pay for college tuition, there is also the matter of where you’re going to live, what you’ll eat and whether you will ever be able to buy fashionable clothes again. I was one of those lucky college students… Read more
What is your survival budget?
We are all living a different lifestyle, some spending more than others, with a monthly budget that is made of several categories: Absolute necessities, needs, wants, savings and long term financial plans, debt reduction and credit cards payments. My question today is: if disaster struck tomorrow, what would be your absolute survival budget?… Read more
Budget Your Way To An Even Longer Vacation!
Please welcome Fiona and Joe from Budget Breakaway! Contact me if you would like to guest post on RFI. The worst time to plan your holiday is when you NEED a holiday! When you NEED a holiday your searching patterns are like budget parasites, eating away at your hard earned savings. You rush to the… Read more
How I lived on $400 a month in college
Good morning! Over at Make Money Your Way, Troy continues the investing for beginners series and now he talks about how does currency trading work. Click here to read more.. When I enrolled for college, I was still living at home with my father and stepmother. In France, you have to choose your major around March,… Read more
Ways to Budget for Your Car Purchase
In today’s economy, with so many uncertainties, it’s more important than ever to set a realistic budget allowing you to cover all your monthly expenses. Once you know your expenses you can start cutting back on unnecessary things and putting money away for a car. Stick with your budget, and never lose focus… Read more
Budgeting for a New Home: 4 Things to Consider
Your home is probably the most expensive and important investment you’ll ever make. It’s easy to get caught up in floor plans, wood finishes, and school systems while forgetting about the more mundane details of home buying. However, preparing a budget and managing your finances are extremely important tasks for any future homeowner. Here… Read more
Planning and Budgeting for Big Ticket Expenses
Most people dream of owning their own home or buying the car of their dreams. However, these are expensive purchases that require planning and budgeting. The average person can’t walk in and pay cash for a house or car. Most people choose to start out by saving for a down payment and then working… Read more
How USA Cash Services Can Help You With California Pay Day Advance
If you need a California pay day advance, look no further! USA Cash Services is willing to help you get the funds you need. Maybe you need to pay a large expense, make a medium purchase, or buy smaller items with an advance from your paycheck. Whatever the reason, let USA Cash Services help! Paying… Read more
How much is your salary actually worth?
Most of us who work for a regular salary are used to seeing our income expressed in terms of gross pay. Often that’s the most we think about it. We might compare our own magic number to the national average if it crops up in a news story or work out the… Read more