Financial First: Making Your First Budget Plan
How many times do we set a resolution with the full intention to stick to it only to have it flop a month into the year? This year, we are starting strong and planning to be financially savvy all of 2023. And one of the first steps to a financially successful year is to create your first budget plan! We promise it is not as stressful as it sounds, especially with Atlantic City on your side.
Read MoreDo Not Buy into Impulse Buys
What kind of bells are you hearing this holiday season? If it is warning bells instead of jingle bells, you have come to the right place.
Read MoreBuy Now Pay Later: Is It Worth It?
Buy now pay later, also known as BNPL, sounds pretty attractive. This is particularly true with the state of the current inflation rate in the economy. The idea that you, as a consumer, can figuratively have your cake and eat it too when it comes to holiday shopping sounds too good to be true! Until you get to the fine print and find out that it is. Just like the pitfalls of store credit cards we have been warned about, BNPL can become a dangerous habit to fall into.
Read MoreMarriage and Money: What You Need to Discuss
Before you tie the knot, it pays to know a few things. Everybody has a different way of managing their finances, and if you and your partner are not on the same page, you might find yourself struggling to navigate financial issues when they arise. In fact, an article in the Wall Street Journal notes, ?One in five couples identifies money as their greatest relationship challenge.? It is best to get ahead of this issue before it even becomes one. So, how can couples set expectations for their financial future? Here are a few tips.
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