Articles: Saving Money

Which Savings Account is the Right One for Me?
Savings accounts are a great way to protect your money and earn a little interest over time, but there are ...
Twelve Ideas for Winning at the Savings Game
If you have struggled in the past with the savings game it can be hard to get that door open, ...
October is Financial Planning Month
Taking a comprehensive look at your financial situation is something you should plan on yearly. The month of October as ...
You and Your Purchases
In the United States, shopping has become a major leisure and lifestyle activity. What we buy has become a significant ...
Establish and Maintain a Savings Program
Build up and Increase Your Capital There are two valuable tools to help you build and increase your capital both are ...
Choice Not Chance Determines Success
In life, and especially when dealing with money, some people really struggle to find a workable solution to their goals ...
Start Planning Now—Paying for Higher Education
Getting into college takes more than just good grades, it takes a financial plan. Every year the cost of higher ...
Events on a budget: money saving ideas
Now that lock-down restrictions are easing up we can start looking forward to more get-togethers, celebrations, and summer events. Here ...
Get ahead in your financial success by wrapping up the year right!
The end of the year can bring a lot of financial stress. There are school supplies to buy, fundraisers popping ...
Christmas in July. Why Planning for the holidays early saves money (and stress)!
This year, just like the last, the Christmas season will arrive, and along with the holiday spirit will come its ...
Saving or Paying Debt, Which Should Come First?
Much like the age-old question, which came first, the chicken or the egg, a common question many people have is, ...
family in debt
It’s time to control your money so that debt no longer controls you. Habits are hard to change, and among ...
It's School Time Again! Are You Ready?
8 simple ways to save money while back-to-school shopping School days are fast approaching, and like many people on a ...
Home repairs and remodeling, should you do it yourself or hire a pro?
Leaky faucets, clogged drains, and scuffed walls are par for the course when you’re a homeowner. Let’s face it; there ...
Tips for Affordable Family Trips
It’s summer vacation time again! In your determined efforts to live by a budget and steadily climb out of debt, ...
Enjoy Summer Now— But Don’t Pay for It Later
When the weather is beautiful, we tend to see the many ways we could enjoy it. When funds are tight, ...
Good Advice During a Bad Economy
The Federal Government is responsible for fiscal policy, which includes how federal and local governments tax and spend money. The ...
Principles of Financial Health
Have you heard of the Ten Commandments, or even read your employee guidelines at work? Did you know the U.S ...
Financial Productivity and Success
Do you consider yourself a productive person? A successful person? Do you think that your success is related to your ...
The "How To" of Couponing
To get organized for your coupon adventure, obtain a Sunday newspaper and scissors and then decide which coupons you want ...
Payroll Deductions That Work in Your Favor
Many Americans either neglect or completely ignore the need to save for retirement. Alarmed by this situation, the Department of ...
Take Control of Your Finances
People who are in control of their finances are people who can account for their money. They plan ahead for ...
Ten Tips for Planning Ahead for the Holiday Season
To help you avoid some of the holiday stress this year, we put our FFEF heads together to give you ...
Car Leasing vs. Buying
There’s no question that decisions about whether you should buy or lease a car can be overwhelming. One of your ...
Keeping Cell Phone Costs under Control
It’s no secret that mobile phone use is now a way of life for many American families, but typically with ...
Saving Money While You Eat
When researchers talk about the amount of food that’s wasted by Americans every year, the numbers range from $43 billion ...
Make a Fresh Start With Your Financial Goals
Today is as good a time as any to make new financial goals. As with any life-changing goal, the first ...
How We Make the Most of Our Money
When we talk about saving or preserving our money, we generally think of putting money in a savings account to ...