Good evening! I hope that you found a bunch of great deals today, and I hope you continue to through Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. If you were like me, you probably spent a lot of cash today, and we’re going to talk about those dollar bills that you placed in people’s hands. 1.  Cows were one of the first forms of money. In 2000 BC the first pieces of money looked like cattle, but the value on those coins where done...

No! That time is here again isn’t it? The giant yard decorations in Wal-Mart, the garden section has become inundated with Christmas trees and decorations, and this month or next, the Christmas Club money that you’ve been saving up is going to be deposited in your checking account. Yes, it’s September, which, for some bizarre reason, means it’s time to start holiday shopping in the United States. Now, before you run away screaming...

Identity theft is one of the top fears of many Americans today, and it’s not unfounded. Technology acts as a double-edged sword; it both protects us and makes us more susceptible to identity theft. The good news is that, like most things we fear, there are some things you can do to make it less likely that you are affected by the mess that can come from getting your identity stolen.  Today we’re going to look at 4 of the simplest...

Wow, this was a very busy week and I’m glad the weekend is finally here. Lately these past few weeks, I’ve been so busy I’ve fallen behind on calculating this months net worth so hopefully I’ll get that done tomorrow. But anyway, I wanted to leave guys with some general finance tips you can carry over this weekend. Save the pennies and the dollars will save themselves. The small amounts really do add up. Make...

Statistics show that the average American has over $8,000.00 in credit card debt. If you fall under that credit card debt range, then you’ve got some major cleaning up to do. There are millions of people who have come out of some heavy credit card debt, so now it’s your turn. Follow these 5 steps to be on your way to being credit card debt free.  First thing, you need to stop the credit card offers. You want to get away from...

So whats the big deal with budgeting and why is it so important? Let me tell you why I love to budget, I have ten reasons and maybe you might see for your self the reason for its importance. Here they are: Big Awareness. Through budgeting, it keeps me aware of how much I spend on the daily basis. Saves me money. By knowing whats coming ahead and being able to plan, it helps me to spend less and less every month. Smart planning. Knowing how...