Category: Financial tips and tricks

  • 5 Tactics for Saying No to a Sales Pitch

    Recently, I was looking for a new hard drive for my computer after a catastrophic failure. When I shop, I like to look at my own pace and ask questions if I need help. The salespeople usually like to talk, so I give them the polite and clear ”I’m just looking right now” unless I […]

  • 3 Trusted Budgeting Plans

    There are many ways to create and stick to a budget. Finding the plan that works best for you is the first step to getting control over your finances.

  • 4 Financial Tips for Millennials Who Want to Start Investing

    Investing is a smart way to have your money work for you. Investing financial tips for millennials include starting slow…

  • How Good Financial Choices ‘Pay For’ Themselves

    It’s good to save and cut expenses- but sometimes it’s good to invest to really save. Here are four household items to purchase that will do just that!

  • Tips to Help You Get the Most From Online Banking

    Are you using online banking yet? You should be – it’s secure, easy, and can help you get better control over your finances.

  • Four Ways to Save Money on Your Commute!

    Our daily commutes to work can add up – in hours and dollars. If you are looking to save money on your commute, we’ve got some great tips to help you cut costs! According to the U.S. Census, a typical daily round trip commute for a U.S. worker is about 38 miles. Depending on how […]

  • Planning For Your Financial Future

    Plan for your financial future If you’re driving to a place you’ve never been, you probably have a road map – or, more likely, your smartphone’s handy GPS – by your side. Along the way, you might check in from time to time, verifying an exit number or a street name so you don’t get […]

  • Don’t Break the Bank Buying Cleaning Products

    Looking to save money on homemade cleaning products? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American homeowner spends about $725 a year on housekeeping supplies, including laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, toilet paper and other necessities. The average renter shells out about $403. Household cleaning products and cleansers can cost a lot of […]

  • Having Fun While on a Budget: 19 Ideas to Try Today

    You might think that you have to spend a lot of money to enjoy things in life, but that isn’t always the case. Here are some options for you to try, today!