Finances

Beating the System With More Money in Your Pocket

During tax time I always remember my dad telling me “You cannot beat the system, but you can win at the game. The game is to keep more of YOUR money in YOUR pocket.” The game is to keep more of YOUR money in YOUR pocket.”

At this time of year, while going through all my financial information, I get my budget and bills then review them closely to see where I can save money. Here are some of the things I have done.

Finances Post Divorce

You won the house in your divorce. Yea! Now, how will you afford it on your own? With adjusting to being a single parent, you don’t want to get a second job.

So, what can you do? Here are 10 ideas on ways to manage a house that is financially unmanageable. As with any financial decision, you should consult a professional to make sure you are making the best financial decision for your set of unique circumstances. However, these are some helpful ideas that you may not consider when you are stressed out about how you will manage unmanageable bills.