Quiz: Should You DIY Your Taxes?

Have you tried one or more of these four common budget types? Learn more about zero-balance, 50/30/20, envelope and anti-budgets.

After weighing your options, you’re finally tackling your debt for good! Enrolling in a debt resolution program is something to be proud of. However, as the holidays approach, you may be worried about how you’ll handle holiday spending without derailing your progress. Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with tips to manage your holiday spending while you tackle your debt. 

They say you get what you pay for, so what about dollar stores? Are discount product stores like Dollar Tree worth an extra shopping trip? I put a few products to the test to find the best and worst Dollar Tree swaps. 

Holiday spending is expected to increase this year, as more and more families return to in-person celebrations. According to a forecast by Deloitte, U.S. consumers are expected to spend up to 9% more this holiday season than they did in 2020. Increases in spending, especially around the holidays can derail your budget. Keep holiday spending on track and avoid credit card debt by following these holiday budgeting tips. 

Lifestyle creep occurs when increased income leads to increased spending. Despite earning more money you don’t see an increase in wealth because you keep spending what you have.  You might be experiencing lifestyle creep if despite getting a raise, or several, you still find yourself living paycheck to paycheck. 

To celebrate Financial Wellness month, we created a month-long challenge. If you are willing to spend a few minutes every day working toward your goals, the challenge can help you reset your budget, improve your relationship with money, save on everyday expenses, and more.