Category: Budget lifestyle

You probably know to plan and save for the big and boring expenses, aka financial needs. But what about the…

You probably know to plan and save for the big and boring expenses, aka financial needs. But what about the fun stuff? Expenses that don’t put a roof over your head, but do provide joy, rejuvenation and other hard-to-quantify benefits are worth saving for, too.

In fact, they deserve their own account, says Delia Fernandez, a Los Alamitos, California-based certified financial planner.

“Figure out what keeps you going, what mak…….

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Don’t let new year’s pressure keep you from snacking. As long as you aim for healthy and satisfying snacks, between-meal munchies are a great way to keep up your energy throughout the day. While you could always cut down on costs by making your own snacks at home, sometimes it’s hard to resist picking something up in the store. The good news is that Aldi just rounded up some of its healthiest, cheapest snack options so you can eat well and stay on budget.

This mix of chips, nuts and protein-packed snacks has something for everyone, whether you e…….

This 29-year-old woman went from broke and in debt to owner of a thriving business, and it all started with 6 simple budget cuts.

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More than 12 million Americans are victims of domestic abuse each year, and while the effects of that trauma are often primarily emotional, domestic abuse also takes a financial toll. Vee Weir is numbered among these victims, but thankfully, her story has a happy ending. She broke free from an abusive relationship and went on to thrive, founding the popular personal finance site Vee Frugal Fox in the process. Taking control of her finances was an essential part of her succes…….

In addition to the new year bringing confetti and a fresh calendar, it’s a time to set big money goals for the next 12 months. That might mean finally paying off debt, buying a house or taking a long-delayed vacation.

With inflation and economic uncertainty clouding 2022, shoring up your finances this month can feel even more urgent.

“When you plan to start in the new year or some other important date for you, it can be easier to make that behavioral change, because we feel like we’re making a fresh start,” says Jeremy Burke, a senior economist at the University of Southern Califor…….

Florida legislators will convene next week to review and approve Florida’s 2022-2023 budget. Governor Ron DeSantis released his budget recommendations last month, totaling over $99.7 billion. Health care-wise, the “Freedom First Budget” provides support for substance use disorder services and direct care providers, but leaves COVID-19 mitigation funding virtually off the table. 

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DeSantis said in a statement that “Florida is …….

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You’ve probably heard that “home is where the heart is.” Home is also where
health begins; the ways you set up, improve, and live in your home have a
lot to do with the overall lifestyle you lead. If you’re looking to make
changes to become healthier, your home is a great place to start.

From small changes in your décor to large renovation projects, here are
five great ways you can improve your home to lead a healthier lifestyle.

1. Addition by subtraction

When you think about home improvements, the first thing that might come to
mind is a large, expensive project. …….

If you flip through the pages of most lifestyle magazines, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the only way to be fashion relevant is to don wallet-shredding one-off haute couture, but that’s just not true. If you are smart about your choices and purchases, you too can feel the rush of walking down a high fashion ramp, even if it is crossing a muddy overbridge of Farmgate at rush hour. The recurring mantra for the budget dapper guide is “Sale”; so always be on the lookout. So, let this everyman guide you into the world of cheap and cheerful fashion, along with special “30+ tips.”

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I wasn’t always nerdy about money. In fact, when I decided to take control of my finances in January 2015, I didn’t even know how much debt I had.

My mom gave me a personal finance book that year for Christmas. I read it in two days and went from being oblivious about my finances to starting an emergency fund and creating a budget. My ultimate goal was to pay off all of my debt, and I gave myself 30 months to do it.

I still remember when I sat down to crunch the numbers. I honestly had no idea how much my car, credit cards, personal loans and student loans would come to. I was shocked when I discovered I ow…….