In a test of basic economic principles given to 2000 Americans, both adults and teenagers, the average grade was failing. Throughout the years, it has been proven by numerous studies that when high schoolers graduate, they leave with little understanding of personal finances. I was never taught how to count back change, balance a checking account or understand compounding interest.…
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How You And Your Partner Should Save Money
Most newly-married couples are having a hard time adjusting to a different way of life, especially when it comes to financial matters. As separate individuals, your spending habits will differ. This is why you both need to make certain adjustments to combine the household budget. Here are some ways on how you and your partner can make the ‘financial aspect’…
Take Charge Of Your Finances Tips On Budgeting
With prices of commodities increasing day by day it is proper to make your very own strategic plan on maximizing your financial resources and making sure that every penny earned is well spent. Make your move on coordinating your finances and list of expenditures that may affect the way you use your income and empower you on your economic stability…
Gain Control Of Your Business Finances
Business finances and expenses can easily spin out of control and cause you, the business owner, and a lot of undue stress. So if this is you, how do you gain back financial control? The key to getting yourself back on your feet is to go over your business plan with a fine tooth comb or start your business plan…
Getting Married Is It Expensive
Getting married can change your finances for the better or for the worse. If you’re going to get married, the last thing that you want to think about is the potential for divorce. However, when it comes to personal finance, getting married is a major step that can have good – or disastrous – consequences, depending on how it is…
Watching Over Money
You open it, close it, and reopen it at least twice a day. One of your most important storage devices, your wallet, has evolved over the years to an important financial tool and a personal journal. Storing receipts, bills, paper money, coins, credit or debit cards, your driver’s license and even your local supermarket membership card, your wallet is perhaps…