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The 50/30/20 Rule
If the word budget stresses you out and makes you think of living paycheck to paycheck, then you are not alone. It just means that you have the same ideas about budgeting that most people do. However, a budget isn’t just something that lower income families need to adhere to. Everyone should create a stick to a budget of some kind.
By Meaghan Halderman8 years ago in Lifehack
Mortgage Tips for First-Time Homebuyers to Know. Top Story - February 2018.
If you're like me, you have heard some serious horror stories from homebuyers who lost their homes during the Great Recession. Getting a mortgage is a risky endeavor which basically locks you into an agreement to pay on a home for the next decade or so—and if you're not wise, it can quickly be the cause of you filing for bankruptcy.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Lifehack
Things Not to Do When Pulled Over by the Police!!!
(In Clint Eastwood voice) I know what you're thinking... Did he just honk his siren at me or the other guy going down the road? Well, to tell you the truth in all of this excitement, I can't really tell myself either.
By Joseph Pecher8 years ago in Lifehack
Two Ways for Quick Extra Money
Everyone can use a few extra dollars these days. Whether it's money for a Starbuck's latte or a few extra gallons of gas in the tank, dollars are always in high demand. Working a typical 9-5 job or even a part time position pays the bills, but there are many options for adding some extra money with minimal effort.
By Dan McGinnis8 years ago in Lifehack
5 Tips on How to Save Money
Have you ever asked your parents for money because you spent all your paycheck? How about missing an opportunity because you didn't have enough money for it? Say goodbye to these days because here are the best five tips that help you save money in no time. If you are reading this, then you must have some interest in saving money, so why not start now? The earlier you start saving, the more money you will have in the end. There are many different reasons why everyone should have a savings account, including emergency car troubles, rewarding vacations, a down payment on a new home, buying a cheap car, a down payment on a newer car and many other reasons. The sooner you start saving, the better.
By bookwhore8 years ago in Lifehack
How to Wake up Early in the Morning
Do you ever go to bed with the idea that you are going to wake up early and have a great morning, but actually wake up pressing the snooze button over and over again, waking up way late? These few tips will help you wake up whenever you want to wake up.
By Dylan Behrends8 years ago in Lifehack
Winter Living in an RV
Living in a recreational vehicle or camper during the cold winter months poses unique challenges for even the most experienced outdoor hobbyist. Keeping warm and living comfortably isn't as easy as turning on the furnace and heating up the inside living spaces.
By Dan McGinnis8 years ago in Lifehack
Easy Cash Apps
Money making apps. Is it really that simple? Okay, let’s be honest. How many times have you been on the internet, whether it be scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and seen an ad for a money-making app. All of the ads and articles that lead you to these apps are really enticing, (The Penny Hoarder, I’m looking at you) and promise and assure you that money-making right from an app on your phone is super simple! How simple is it really and at what cost (time-wise) sacrifice are you making? Here I break down a few of the apps/techniques that I’ve personally tried to tell you if they are just a waste of time or not.
By Sarah8 years ago in Lifehack
Finding the Perfect Stationery for Your Wedding
Wedding stationery is a hard thing to tackle when it comes to this section of your wedding planning. Turns out you’re arguing with your partner because they forgot about this part of the plan and then you realise that so did you, because you spent this section of the budget on an overly expensive wedding cake (that no one will eat and you end up storing it in your fridge for the next 3 months) or an overpriced wedding car for your partners usher’s to arrive in, who he hasn’t seen since college. Many of you forget that wedding stationery is just as important as any other aspect to the wedding day. It is the beginning of the celebration, giving your guests a glimpse of what is to come.
By Danni Henley8 years ago in Lifehack
Financial Woes
So you have officially entered into the corporate world. You are excited to start a career path, save money, buy a house maybe? You think, "Hey this will be a piece of cake! I can do this!" You thought wrong.
By Amber Johnson8 years ago in Lifehack
Ballin' on a Budget
You would think that being a broke college student meant shopping is nearly non-existent since you aren't working and most of your savings money is going to your student loans, but what if I were to tell you there's a break in that loophole? That there is, in fact, a way to stay stylish on a budget? Whether you are a struggling college student, or just do not have the extra spending money for a shopping spree, here are some ways you could save your style.
By Christie Ciberey8 years ago in Lifehack
Reigning in Bad Bipolar Spending Habits
Bad spending habits can be stopped if you just sit on your money, and have whole days where you don’t spend a dime. As a low-income person, I have to save money every which way I can. It almost takes crazy money saving habits to new heights. I mean I can go to the store and spend minimum $15-20. I have spaghetti and meatballs I need to cook, along with crepes, because I have flour for those. I made myself a potato soup, which turned out well. My next soup excursion will happen after my Internet bill clears, and I have time to go to the store.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez8 years ago in Lifehack