We all want our kids to have rich, full lives and to take every opportunity that comes their way. We also want them to learn how to seek opportunity and take charge of their financial future. While kids are learning ABC’s and 123’s, it’s not a bad idea to start introducing them to these financial concepts. Investing will lead to... The post Tips on How to Get Your Kid Started with Investing appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

Tax season is upon us, and those of us who are expecting refunds are not hesitating to file. The windfall of a tax refund is something we have come to look forward to and anticipate. It’s tempting to use the money to treat yourself, but don’t start spending that return before you even get it. If you are in a... The post Tax Refund Windfall: Smart Moves to Make with Your Money appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

Personal finance skills make a huge difference in how you experience life. It can free you, or the lack of financial literacy can enslave you. As most children become independent and start their own lives, they’re under no requirement to have any financial education whatsoever. So it is up to the parents to equip them with the personal finance skills... The post 5 Personal Finance Skills to Teach Your Kid Before They Move Out appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

Money is the number one thing that couples fight over and it’s no wonder. Money is intrinsically tied to lifestyle and the dreams you hold for the future. It impacts how you are able to live today and tomorrow. Relationships can be perfect alliances, but more often than not, they involve a large amount of compromise. Differing financial visions and... The post 5 Money Arguments That Can Hurt Your Relationships appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

We keep on hearing about these tough, trying, uncertain times. Not the kind of things you need on your mind when you are already drowning in debt. That’s why I’m so on fire about telling you you can do something about it. There is a lot that is outside your control that you should not allow yourself to get anxious... The post Side Hustle Ideas: 11 Ways to Make Money Fast on the Side appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

Direct Your Money This simple hack is difficult to train yourself on but easy to do. Don’t let your bills control you. Control your monthly statements by deciding where to put your money. It’s hard when you have a lot of outstanding debt to several lenders, but you need to prioritize. Come up with a hit list for eliminating your... The post 10 Best Frugal Hacks for Single Income Families appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

Discuss Your Dreams and Long Term Goals It’s very likely that by the time you sit your spouse down to discuss your desire to budget you are so exasperated that you might not be coaxing out the openness and vulnerability you need from your partner. One of the most important budget discussion tips is to make sure you approach the... The post Easy Tips to Get Your Spouse On Board with Budgeting appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

When you struggle under the oppression of debt and you are just living paycheck to paycheck, you may feel helpless to ever improve your financial situation. Chances are, you’re bearing down and working tirelessly only to feel as though you are running in circles. As you fight exhaustion, you may ask yourself “what’s the point?” A dangerous question that tends... The post 5 Easiest Hacks to Get Ahead on Your Bills appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

We’ve all been there. Whether it’s an overdraft charge on your checking account, or an extra-large credit card invoice, going over budget can catch you by surprise. When you end up spending more than you budget for, it really stings. The hardest part is how much money we get so used to automatically paying out every month, week, or even... The post 10 Things to Cut From Your Budget When Money is Tight appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more

If you are reading this right now, you might be afraid of budgeting. You might have trouble with math or just hate the analytical nature of budgeting. It may even be that you’re afraid you can’t do it or you won’t do any good anyway if you tried it. I get it. However, even if you know nothing about saving... The post 5 Budgeting Hacks to Try if You Have No Idea How to Save appeared first on How to Get Out of Debt Fast - And Then We Saved ..read more