Smart Ways Minimalism Saves You Money and Improves Your Finances
A lot of people don’t notice but the truth is minimalism saves you money even when saving money is not your top priority, simplifying your life is. Minimalism is a conscious lifestyle choice that focuses on reducing the clutter in your life both in material possessions and in other distractions. People who embrace it find ways to eliminate the distractions from their lives, and it opens up more opportunities for them in other areas. Embracing minimalism does not mean that you stop spending money on things. But it can mean that you spend your money – intentionally, on other meaningful things instead of unnecessary stuff, and your focus may change from…
15 Possible Reasons Why You Are In Debt
Over the last decade, more and more people have found themselves deep in debt. You might be one of them. While there are some obvious reasons for you and others to be in debt, there are also many other reasons that might have contributed to your current financial status which could have been avoided. Being in debt is no fun. It’s highly stressful, and embarrassing, too. It also affects your relationship with your loved ones, and creates chaos in your family life. Learning and understanding why you have debt is the first step to controlling it and, ultimately, getting rid of it. If you don’t understand your reasons for having…
7 Meaningful Ways to Spend Your Money
Spending money can be fun. The mere thought of spending money can bring excitement to most people. And when it comes to spending money wisely in a meaningful way, saving and investing money for the future is what comes to our minds first. That’s, indeed, the most meaningful and practical way to spend your hard-earned money. But that’s not the only way. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have some money left after satisfying all their needs. Then, most of them who are able to save some extra money either by trimming expenses or increasing their income, usually spend their money on unnecessary things that neither add value to their…
52 Easy Ways to Save Money and Build Wealth
Many people feel overwhelmed about how to save money. While spending money is something we all can do very well, saving money needs careful thoughts, planning, efforts, and some changes in our habits. Not that many people find this exciting. About 65% of Americans save very little money or nothing at all. About 1 in 5 Americans or 20% of American people are not saving any money from their annual income. Some people think it needs a lot of sacrifice to come up with some extra money to save. But in reality, saving money doesn’t always need sacrifices. More than sacrifices, it needs understanding of your finances and a little…
21 Silly Things You Are Wasting Money On
There might be some things or services you spend money on regularly without actually realizing that that’s the money you are wasting. Imagine saving couple of hundred dollars each month for a year, and see what number you come up with. Surprised? Money is great to have as long as you manage and spend it wisely. Money can buy freedom and options that allow you time and extra cash to spend on meaningful pursuits or things that bring you happiness and long-term pleasure. But most of us don’t manage our money well. And we don’t even realize how we waste it. More than 8 of 10 Americans admit to wasting money,…
Proven Ways to Reduce Your Financial Stress Significantly
Financial concerns have been proven to cause much stress and anxiety. Almost everyone is affected by financial stress at some point in their lives. It comes with various levels of intensity. According to a 2018 study conducted by Northwestern Mutual, 44 percent of Americans were more stressed out about money than any other issue. A person’s financial situation has a significant impact on their mental and physical well-being. WebMD lists finances as a major stressor that’s capable of triggering long-term diseases – causing you more stress and busting your budget even more. Financial stress can put a strain on other aspects of your life, too. It can affect your relationships with your…