Striking a Balance
Another Good Use of Your Money: Helping the Less Fortunate
You may think the most important reason to save and manage money is to take good care of yourself. It is, but you should also consider using some of your money (and some of your time) to help others less fortunate than you in your town or around the world. >
Do You Really Need Those $125 Designer Sneakers?
A “need” is something you cannot live without. A “want” is something that would be nice to have but isn’t necessary.
“A need may be a pair of sneakers, but a want is the $125 pair advertised by your favorite athlete,” explained Paul Horwitz of the FDIC.
When you can control your spending on life’s wants, you’ll [...] >
5 Ways to Cut Spending…and Still Get to Do and Buy Cool Things
Do you want to find ways to stretch your money, so it goes farther and is there when you really need it? Here are some suggestions for knowing how much money you have, how much you need for expenditures, and how to reach your goals by cutting back on what you spend. >