Budgeting is essential to successful money management. A dynamic financial plan can help you live within your income, keep you from accumulating debt, and allow you to save for the fun stuff. But we can all use some inspiration from time to time. That’s why we went and rounded up some of our favorite quotes …

While back-to-school time can be exciting for both children and adults, the cost of sending your kids or yourself back into those hallowed halls can leave you scrounging for spare change. While some items cannot be found on the cheap side (we are looking at your computers), there are plenty of ways to save money …

The holiday season is still months away, but it’s not too early to start budgeting for it. In fact, you should budget year-round for the holidays if you can. If you haven’t started yet, don’t panic. Start today so that you can get your holiday shopping done without dreading your January credit card bill. Stagger …

When you’re trying to trim your budget, the rising cost of food can turn grocery shopping into a weekly nightmare. Fortunately, there are several apps that can make food shopping easier and help you shave quite a bit off your grocery bill. 1. Ibotta Though the app was originally created as a coupon alternative for …

Are your pockets light from buying overpriced toys? Do your kids spend too much time in front of glowing screens? These 10 fun-filled activities will get your kids interacting with the non-electronic world, with little or no cost. 1. Bake Cookies The process of reading a recipe, measuring ingredients, and following sequential directions is highly …

If you’re working on a budget, date nights that involve spending an extravagant amount of money on fancy dinners or entertainment are out of the question. But a quality date night doesn’t have to put you in the red. From a living room campout to a stay-in movie night, here are 7 ideas for enjoying …

Money may not buy happiness, but it can ruin a marriage since couples who argue over finances are found to be at a higher risk of divorce. In fact, studies show that couples who argue over debt at least once a month may increase their risk of divorce by up to 40 percent Your time …

Going through a divorce is never easy. On top of the dissolution of a partnership you thought would last forever, there’s the taxing task of dividing your assets and choosing who gets what. And when it comes to the division of debt, things get even harder. If you and your partner are considering divorce, here …

Planning a party on a budget can be a good way to find reliable and fun additions to your events. In nearly every case there’s a cheaper alternative to an expensive party item, so view a party budget as an opportunity rather than a limitation. Keep your debt management on track and give your credit …

As a newly married couple, the last thing you need is to begin your marriage with a honeymoon you can’t afford or new debt you don’t need. The good news is that there are plenty of attractive and fun-filled destinations that will give you the honeymoon of your dreams, without it turning into a financial …