Your 2018 Game Plan
It’s a new year and by now you’ve gotten your first 1-2 paychecks and should be steady state with your income, expenses and overall budget. One of the most common… Read more »
Tag: saving
Investing Demystified
As I’ve talked to people a lot about finances in the last year or so, investing always comes up. Two common themes arise: 1) I know I SHOULD be investing… Read more »
What I Learned from Estimating a FAFSA for My Toddler
I decided to try the online FAFSA4caster to estimate potential federal aid for which my TODDLER would be eligible when he enters college. I didn’t even know what the government considered when… Read more »
APP-titude
Updated December 11, 2018: Apps! There are tons of apps out there for managing finances. Apps for budgeting (Mint, EveryDollar), but also apps that save you money or pay you… Read more »
We Bought a Minivan!
Originally posted on Money with Merne’s Facebook Page on May 31, 2017: Financial Follower Friends! I’m so excited to post about our family’s new addition! I’m not really a car… Read more »
Should You Invest Your Emergency Fund?
Originally posted on Money with Merne’s Facebook Page on March 21-22, 2017: One of my financial follower friends mentioned another finance blog and a specific article suggesting you should invest… Read more »
Auto Loans
Originally posted on Money with Merne’s Facebook Page on February 23, 2017: The average CAR LOAN balance for Americans that carry one is…..$28,535! Suze Orman was big on her car… Read more »
Stop Keeping Up With the Jones’
Originally posted on Money with Merne’s Facebook Page on January 11, 2017: Learn to overcome jealousy. Now when I see people with big houses, fancy cars and designer bags, I… Read more »
Input vs Output
Originally posted on Money with Merne’s Facebook Page on January 10, 2017: Spend less than you earn. Simple, right? It’s a matter of managing input and output. Just like you’ll… Read more »