Tag - money

money management

Lifestyle inflation: never, ever, ever (like, ever)

10 years ago

budget living • relationships

Ways you can save on your wedding dress

10 years ago

money management

Why it’s important to have life insurance

10 years ago

Easy ways to build your emergency fund

10 years ago

Entertaining on a budget

10 years ago

What silly things do you do to save money?

10 years ago

Why I will drive my car into the ground

10 years ago

Ask Em: gift-giving on a budget & “have it all” recipients

10 years ago

Black Friday: yes or no no no?

10 years ago

money management • relationships

Inexpensive but fun (and sometimes a little weird) date ideas

10 years ago

1) Create a 50/30/20 budget that lets you know what you can afford.

2) Treat your marriage like a business. Let one person manage the money, both people need to agree on goals and budget.

3) Pay off toxic debt, but use “good” debt to get ahead.

4) Risk is a fact of life, sensibly manage it. Diversify, do target asset allocation, cut costs and stick to your plan.

5) Save early for retirement. Save as much as you can and don’t stop.

6) Preserve your home equity. Buy less house than you can afford, pay off your mortgage. Don’t move if you can afford it.

7) Be a savvy consumer. Shop around for financial products, review recurring expenses and advocate for pro-consume regulation.