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New Year's Resolution: Know Your Spending Style
Just when I was becoming frantic and crazed over the Christmas shopping I have left to do a little relief came in the form of a new book I came across. Shoo, Jimmy Choo, by Catey Hill, the Money Editor of NYDailyNews.com, and self-proclaimed "recovering shoe addict" has a refreshingly honest and relatable style to tackling finances for young women. It's a great guide to getting spending in check and understanding ways to make real, effective changes to start saving — and it helped to totally squelch my anxiety over holiday shopping duties.
Would You Enroll in a Financial Planning Bootcamp?
I’ve always been kind of intrigued by Stanford grad Ramit Sethi’s New York Times bestseller I Will Teach You to Be Rich. I dismissed the book at first because the gimmicky title brought to mind images of the question-mark guy on late-night infomercials, but the more I heard, the more interested I became. To hear why I changed my tune, read more
5 Money Issues Every Couple Should Prepare For
We talk about love and money quite a bit here on Savvy, and many of you have had a go-round or two with your significant other about the topic. In a new relationship, resolving money issues means adjusting to each other’s spending and saving styles, and coming up with a system you can both live with. But as relationships grow and change, financial situations do too, and many couples find themselves having to adjust their approach to money after years of marriage.
The Essentials for Your Financial ToolKit
So many of us are in the habit of filling up our schedule to the brim, leaving little time to focus on our finances. Kiplinger's May 2008 issue acknowledges that we don't have all the free time we'd like for attending to our money issues. Rather than go all or nothing with improving your finances, they've provided an easy to sort through "Essential Financial Toolkit" that allows you to quickly choose the topics that interest you most.
Six Steps to Worrying Less About Your Money: Part VI
There are some parts of our financial lives that require more attention than others — saving for college or buying a home are two areas that can be a bit overwhelming to think about, not to mention begin tackling these goals. A financial plan can help you overcome this anxiety and Real Simple names needing one as the sixth worry in its March issue feature. To read their recommendations for developing a financial plan just read more
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Savvy Tip: Spring Clean Your Financial Habits
Even if you didn’t make (or stick to) any Savvy resolutions this new year, or didn’t manage to give up a spendy habit for Lent, it’s never too late to clean up your finances and get yourself on the right track. Spring finally arrives this Sunday, so take some time this week to Spring clean your finances and start the season off right. Not sure where to start?
Money Tip: Try These 5 Savvy Weekend Saving Tips
Another weekend rolls around, and it's our cue to unwind and enjoy some free time with friends. One thing that shouldn't be on your weekend agenda is letting your financial smarts fly out the window. Instead, keep your budget balanced and stay in control of your cash, even while you're making plans to see friends, shop, and catch some weekend entertainment — there's a way to do it all without surrendering your savvy resolve.
Start the Month Off Right With SavvySugar Downloads
Staying organized and on top of your savings are key to long-term financial and personal success. Doing so isn't easy without a little extra assistance, which is why we've put together a selection of pretty printable downloads that will help you get and stay on track. The beginning of a month is the ideal time to get organized.
5 Ways to Make Every Month Easier
Each new month brings a bittersweet mix of excitement and letdown. While you may be thrilled by the unknown or eagerly anticipating planned events, the first few days of the month mean it's time to pay up on bills and check your monthly responsibilities off the list. Make the calendar change easier by making a few simple adjustments that will streamline your financial cycle.
Savvy Tip: Achieve Your Goals With Our Savvy Calculators
Sure, we'd all love to snap our fingers and achieve our financial goals, particularly this time of year when we're riding high on resolutions. But successfully paying down credit card debt and saving money can only happen if you go in with a plan, and a realistic one at that.
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