Whether you’re just starting out as an adult or you’re tired of living paycheck-to-paycheck, there are many ways to improve your general personal finances and learn from the mistakes of others. It’s never fun to deal with an emergency and not have the money available to pay for it. Sure, you can take out loans and credit cards to compensate for these things, but the idea is to avoid digging yourself into a hole of debt just to get by. These five methods for improving your personal finances are easy, simplified and effective, and they can be beneficial for individuals and families alike. The key is to take your financial standing seriously and to work diligently to make changes. [Read more…] about Five Ways to Improve Personal Finance
New Year’s Resolutions That Help The Environment
The start of a new year (and a new decade!) is a convenient time to reevaluate how you treat yourself and the world around you. Are you living a life that helps reduce your impact on the earth and climate change? If not, then start 2020 with a few simple changes to your lifestyle that can help lead to a positive change for the environment throughout this decade and beyond. You may be surprised at the effect this change can have on other areas of your life too!
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How to Have a Sustainable Holiday Season
The holidays are a joyful time of year. We all have different traditions and ways we celebrate. Unfortunately, some of these habits are creating unnecessary waste. Stanford University reports that 25% more trash is thrown away during the holiday season the spans from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day.
This waste includes everything from uneaten food to plastic ornaments to gifting items that end up in a landfill. This year, reframe your traditions so that they include sustainable best practices. [Read more…] about How to Have a Sustainable Holiday Season
11 Simple Habits for a Happy Marriage
When you are making a lifelong commitment with someone you two are bound to face some obstacles. Because all people are different, there are no real rules you can follow to have a happy marriage without any problems. Like anything else, marriage takes work and effort in order to be good. [Read more…] about 11 Simple Habits for a Happy Marriage
How to Save Money for Travel (You Don’t Need to Be Rich)
It goes without saying that traveling requires you to have some money to pay for accommodation, transport, food, and other leisurely activities that would make your trip memorable. However, you don’t have to be rich to have enough money for traveling. There are ways for an average person to save enough money to afford an enjoyable trip from time to time. So, if you feel like you could use a vacation soon but you are not in the best financial situation at the moment, here are a few tips on saving money that might help you. [Read more…] about How to Save Money for Travel (You Don’t Need to Be Rich)
Dos and Don’ts for Christmas Time
The holiday season has begun, whether we are ready for it or not! The weather has definitely begun to chill, and even stores have begun to switch into their Christmas decor. As we gear up for the snowy holiday, we begin to organize our lives. Many of us have our Christmas prep down to a science, while others are still trying to find their groove. Even if you feel like you have your system perfectly in place, there are always areas you can improve. [Read more…] about Dos and Don’ts for Christmas Time
