Some of us forget that wallets are not filing cabinets and stuff them to the breaking point. Although it isn’t unusual to carry around a bulky wallet, it definitely isn’t a good thing. There are many benefits to carrying a smaller and slimmer wallet. These benefits can help you feel more comfortable, look better, and…

I was driving home one day and remembered I had received a Target gift card for Christmas from a family friend. My mind started to fill with the many ways I could spend that money on snacks, drinks, and other frivolous things. I then started thinking about how much money I waste at Target buying…

Interested in investing in the stock market, but just don’t know how or where to start? It might be easier than you think. In this guide you will learn every step necessary to get started in the stock market. As a word of caution, if you can’t afford to lose any of your money, you…

Do you buy things to make yourself feel happy? Do you base your personality on the things you buy? Do you spend more money than you make? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you might be a mindless consumer. It’s not at all uncommon to be a mindless consumer, but…

If you work in a modern office, chances are you use email quite frequently to communicate with other people. While email can be a blessing, it can also be quite burdensome. It is very easy to get distracted and bogged down whenever you receive an email, which can lower your productivity and waste time. Fortunately,…

If you’re spending significantly more money than you make, you’re doing something wrong. This is where budgeting comes into play. When you budget your money, you are better able to reduce frivolous spending, control where your money goes, and save for the future. The benefits of creating a budget will have a huge positive effect…

Visiting a local garage sale is a great way to spend a summer afternoon and save money. If you have any garage sales in your area, you should definitely go out of your way to check them out. People are very willing to part with whatever they’re selling which can lead to deals you won’t…

There are many free websites online today that can help you find bargains and save money. A lot of these sites are run by companies, passionate deal hunters, or both. If you’re looking to find the best prices online, or connect with other deal hunting fanatics, these sites are for you. These seven sites were…

Saving money isn’t the most fun thing in the world. It’s so much easier to spend your money and to satisfy your whims. But the truth is, saving money is an important part of insuring your financial future. If you struggle with saving money, here are five simple tips to become a more disciplined saver.…

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are three of our inalienable rights as stated in the US Declaration of Independence. This article will focus on the pursuit of happiness and its relationship to money. Balancing your money and happiness isn’t always an easy task. If you spend too little, you can miss out on…