Category: Saving Money

Saving Money / Savings Advice

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Make your coffee and cook your meals at home. Always buy generics and store brands. Instead of …….

Saving money can be challenging, especially during times of inflation when more of your money goes toward essentials such as housing, groceries and gas. In fact, nearly half of Americans say inflation is causing them to save less for unplanned expenses, according to a recent Bankrate survey.

A healthy personal finance strategy can include adding leftover money to a savings account each month, although coming up with ways to reduce spendi…….

Saving money can be challenging, especially during times of inflation when more of your money goes toward essentials such as housing, groceries and gas. In fact, nearly half of Americans say inflation is causing them to save less for unplanned expenses, according to a recent Bankrate survey.

A healthy personal finance strategy can include adding leftover money to a savings account each month, although coming up with ways to reduce spendi…….

Saving money can be challenging, especially during times of inflation when more of your money goes toward essentials such as housing, groceries and gas. In fact, nearly half of Americans say inflation is causing them to save less for unplanned expenses, according to a recent Bankrate survey.

A healthy personal finance strategy can include adding leftover money to a savings account each month, although coming up with ways to reduce spendi…….

Saving money can seem complicated at any age, especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck. And saving for the future may be way down the priority list when you’re worried about having enough for groceries. But setting aside even a small amount every month can make a difference if you do it consistently.

Regardless of your age or income, saving money is an important habit that you’ll be grateful for establishing. Keep reading f…….

Get on the bus! File photo: Redwood Transit Authority.

One
of my favorite things everyday is my bus ride to work. Seriously. I
get 20 minutes to myself, where I can sit and read the New York Times
(or, let’s be serious, scroll on Instagram). Because someone else
is driving, I get to lazily look out the window at Humboldt Bay. I
get a little exercise on the walk to my bus stop. And perhaps best o…….

Is it true that many young professionals don’t know how to save money?

I recently had dinner with an old college friend. I was expecting to catch up on friends, family and our careers, but it was clear he wanted some basic financial information.

Knowing I advise young professionals on their finances, he zeroed in on the following questions: “How much should I save, and how do I know if my savings plan is on track?”

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A few years ago, I started t…….

Almost no one lives on half of their income and assets, so most divorcing men and women have to make adjustments to their lifestyle after a divorce, regardless of whether they are in debt or have millions in the bank. One of the most obvious ways to try to separate into two houses with as many financial resources as possible is to minimize the cost of the divorce process. The longer the process takes, the more you are likely paying in professi…….

Almost no one lives on half of their income and assets, so most divorcing men and women have to make adjustments to their lifestyle after a divorce, regardless of whether they are in debt or have millions in the bank. One of the most obvious ways to try to separate into two houses with as many financial resources as possible is to minimize the cost of the divorce process. The longer the process takes, the more you are likely paying in professi…….