You’ve probably heard that getting everyone involved is important to the success of your family budget. But you may be wondering if that’s really necessary, or how to even do it. Here are some family budget tips and ideas to get everyone involved. Be Open Sometimes parents try to hide their financial situation from […]
For some people, having a family budget means whipping out the calculator at every purchase, or viewing the budget on their mobile device in the grocery store. For others, a family budget is just a formality and they never really glance at it. Between these extremes are those who sort of use their family budget […]
You’ve filed for bankruptcy, and now your credit is likely lower than it’s ever been. But it doesn’t need to stay that way. The moment you declare bankruptcy, there are actions you can take to start working on your credit improvement. Do a Careful Credit Report Check Look over your credit report. Then look […]
So you have a family budget. There’s only one problem – you haven’t stuck with it! Maybe your budget is nicely outlined and detailed, but sits unused on your computer or in your desk drawer. Formulating a budget is a challenge, but once you have it done, it doesn’t do any good unless you stick […]
Should you file for bankruptcy or not? This is a decision many are wrestling with. The truth is, you probably have more options than you realize. Here are six of the best: #1) Negotiate Initially, you should call up the companies you owe money to and attempt to arrange an alternative payment plan. In […]