Saving for the Holidays: A Bucketed Approach
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most expensive. Get your finances in order for the holidays without breaking the bank – prepare for your holiday expenses with our bucketed savings approach! Get started now and save for gifts, decorations, travel, and more. We make sure you don’t need to dip into your emergency fund to cover the costs of the holidays by helping you plan ahead.
Taking Control of Emotional Spending: Simple Tips to Curb Impulse Purchases
This article provides tips to help curb emotional spending. It covers topics such as tracking spending, setting a budget, taking a time-out, finding healthy outlets, making a shopping list, and rewarding oneself. It also explains the causes of emotional spending and the signs that one may be spending emotionally.
Money Management for All Ages: An Introduction to the 50-30-20 Rule
This article provides an introduction to the 50-30-20 rule, a budgeting approach that divides your after-tax income into three categories: needs, wants and savings. It includes an example budget using the 50-30-20 rule, steps to get started, and tips on tracking your spending and making adjustments.
