Whether it’s due to job loss, overreliance on credit, or unexpected expenses, many Americans experience financial stress. If you’re one of them, then you know how difficult it can be—but did you know that it could actually affect your health?
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At the start of each year, people are looking to lock-in their New Year’s resolutions to help improve various aspects of their lives, including health and wellness changes, career goals, and travel and leisure plans. An important but often left behind category of resolutions focuses on becoming more fiscally responsible.
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As the holiday season wraps up, many of us face the financial aftermath, a period marked by reviewing expenses and recalibrating budgets. The start of the new year presents a crucial opportunity to assess and rejuvenate your financial health, setting a solid foundation for the months ahead.
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The new year is the perfect time to declutter your finances. Learn the simple way to organize, consolidate, and automate your way to financial order.
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If you feel overwhelmed by your finances, you’re not alone. In fact, nearly half of all Americans live paycheck to paycheck, struggling to pay bills or save for the future. By adopting healthy financial habits, you can help reduce financial stress, increase financial security, and enhance peace of mind.
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Whether you find out you’re expecting or you get a call from your adoption agency, your first response is probably an instant rush of emotions. That is likely to be followed by a dawning realization of how much needs to be done—and spent—before the baby comes home. Raising a child from a newborn to an adult can cost over $300,000, not including college, according to a Brookings Institution analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Does this happen to you? You toss out mystery leftovers from the back of the fridge or throw away a half-eaten bulk box of cereal that’s gone stale. Food waste is a bigger problem than most people realize, and when you throw away food, you’re also throwing away money.
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Between the rising cost of groceries, gas, and general life expenses, it can be hard to stay on top of all your bills, let alone get ahead. If you’re struggling to make your money last until your next payday, you’re not alone. This survey found that more Americans than ever are living paycheck to paycheck – including a third of people who make six figures a year. Maybe your finances are stretched thin because you’re living beyond your means, like if you bought a fancy new car with a budget-breaking payment. Or maybe you were getting by just fine – until an unexpected medical issue or urgent car repair popped up. Whatever the reason, if you’re having a hard time making ends meet, these tips can help you break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and start making progress toward your financial goals.
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There are many reasons why it feels difficult to save money. Economic circumstances, debts, emergencies, or impulse purchases can all wreak havoc on our savings accounts—or prevent us from building our savings in the first place.
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Since 2007, America Saves Week has been inspiring people of all ages to commit to building and maintaining good savings habits. This year’s theme is “A Financially Confident You,” and it’s all about taking control of your finances to achieve financial well-being. In honor of America Saves Week, here are some money-saving tips to help you boost your financial confidence and empower your financial future.
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