Bills come like clockwork every month, and budgeting helps me to maintain control of my finances. Although I can't avoid rent, electricity and utilities payments, I find joy in taking advantage of opportunities to invest in things of importance to me and including them in my budget. Here are three areas of my life I invest.
Read MoreSpringing into action on new year's resolutions: 4 goals I'm struggling to achieve /
Every new year comes with new possibilities, resolutions and gym memberships. Because I am goal-oriented and results driven, I always get super excited to start a new year, reflect on the previous and track results and achievements along the way.
Spring has come and we’re three days away from the start of the second quarter of 2018. It’s often said that time flies when you’re having fun, but it’s also true that time flies when you’re busy. Both have been the case for me in 2018. As I review the list of goals I set for the year, I’m thankful that I’ve been able to increase my credit score, nurture my blog, give more of my time through volunteerism and maintain a more balanced diet.
There are several items on my list that I am on track to accomplish, but won’t be able to check off until we near 2019, but those below are things that I’m struggling with and how I plan to push through.
Read MoreAchieving productivity: Three tools to maintain a growing to do list /
Every day presents new challenges to overcome. Professionals in the nonprofit world often discuss their growing list responsibilities and refer to the “many hats” they wear. With all the core components of one role and “other duties as assigned,” it sometimes seems impossible to get everything done.
Although there are always new challenges and tasks added to my list of things to do on a weekly basis, busyness is not an excuse for incomplete tasks. Continue reading for three tools and practices that help me keep up, stay productive and achieve results.
Read MoreAdulting: 5 ways to save when you face unexpected expenses /
I moved into an apartment immediately after I graduated high school. It was like I crossed the stage into independence at 18, and I’ve learned a lot along the way. My dad has given me tons of advice over the years. One of the many things I remember him saying is “If you never spend all of your money, you’ll never be broke.”
This week adulting hit me hard, and it felt like everything and everyone in the world was targeting my bank account. A recent, surprising call from my dad turned not- so exciting when he informed me that the time had come for me to add those bills to my expenses. No big deal, until I realized all the other unexpected expenses adulthood issued me this month, including the IRS.
Keep reading for five ways I save money and areas I implement budget cuts when necessary.
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