by Jackie Beck

The final day of the 31 Days to a Better Bank Balance series is literally about balance — not just about your bank balance, but about keeping things in balance in your financial life. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

While change is one of the few constants in life, most people aren’t terribly big on embracing change, even if it’s a change that we actually want to have happen. We actively resist change, procrastinate on it, and fail to follow through. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Previous days in the 31 Days to a Better Bank Balance series have focused on reducing expenses, reducing debt, and planning. Day 29 is going to be a little bit different, because today we’re going to take a step toward increasing your income. Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

A headline on the November issue of Real Simple says “Feel organized for the holidays”. (Not get organized for the holidays, mind you, but feel organized for the holidays.) Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Today’s step is very simple, but it might seem counterintuitive. You see, for Day 27 of 31 Days to a Better Bank Balance, the challenge is to give.

While giving time or money (or both!) isn’t going to improve your bank balance in the short term, it can Read the rest of this entry »

by Jackie Beck

Reducing energy use around your is one way to gain a little more wiggle room in your budget.

The challenge for Day 26 of 31 Days to a Better Bank Balance is to choose one of these ideas and implement it today. While you’re at it, you may want to choose a few of the ideas that may take a little time to implement in the future. Read the rest of this entry »