You can live on a budget and still enjoy life. Many Americans are living on a much tighter budget since the pandemic caused unemployment to skyrocket. If you have had to cut back due to a loss or reduction in income, you might be experiencing fear of missing out or FOMO. Living on a budget doesn’t mean you have to…
Funding Thanksgiving is easier with free turkey from these grocery stores. Thanksgiving will mean a lot more this year as Americans have spent nine months battling COVID-19, state-wide closures, and record unemployment. Throwing the perfect Thanksgiving is challenging under normal circumstances, but budgets are even tighter for many Americans who lost their jobs due to the pandemic. The current U.S….
Experts share how parents can navigate financial hardship with their children. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the U.S. economy. Over 50 million Americans have filed for unemployment since March of this year. Whether you or your spouse have been let go from your jobs or you’re preparing for a potential layoff, your finances have probably changed…
Discover 8 things every successful budget has. You can have brighter days if you’re not constantly worrying about money. Building a successful budget is one way to do that. Whether you have never created a budget before or not sure if you have the right budget, use the guide below to form a better budget and succeed at saving. 1….
You can achieve financial wellness with this simple financial checklist. The idea that we all require self-care for wellness is a concept that’s gaining popularity. Self-care is a focus on the self and keeping track of your wellness physically, emotionally and mentally. We argue that taking care of your personal finances is part of self-care as well. Your finances can…
What to do when you’re falling behind on bills If you are falling behind on bills, you’re not alone, especially during this pandemic. About 46% of consumers paid a bill late, because they forgot to pay the bill, were short of money or for another reason in the last 12 months. Another six in 10 Americans are anxious about bills,…
Stay at home financial lessons to apply post quarantine For most of this year, Americans have abided by some form of stay at home orders. Whether you were in strict quarantine or your state had shelter in place orders, you discovered what it was like to spend most of your waking hours at home. Being in a lockdown for the…
