Spring into Action, and Save Some Green!

by the editors of Fabulous & Frugal

Spring has sprung, and it’s time for a fresh, take-charge outlook on life. Even in challenging economic times, you can shed layers of old habits and make positive changes to your life.

We know how bills, paperwork and budgets stack up. It’s easy to pretend bills are not there if they’re hiding under a stack of coupons or the recent PTA newsletter. But taking charge of your finances can actually be quick and painless, with a few tips from the editors of Fabulous & Frugal.

1. Clean Out the Clutter without Tossing Your Safety Net

Are you wondering when it is safe to throw away old bills, receipts and paperwork? When you start your spring cleaning this season, don’t neglect your finances! Here’s what you should remember: Read more

Creating Job Security by Becoming the Boss

I recently received an e-mail from a business owner and new author whose book release has been delayed by the publisher. She says the book explains how to turn a product idea into a profitable business, but the publisher and booksellers are telling her people simply aren’t taking “risks” right now.

Undoubtedly, it’s more important than ever to be cautious with our income and assets. But starting a business can be a very wise investment of your time and money — if you do it right. And with the uncertainty of the economy and fewer “secure” jobs available, becoming an entrepreneur or independent professional is an option many women are examining more closely. In our recent poll, more than half of you said you were either starting a business or taking on freelance or contract work in an effort to create financial security in your life. Read more

Still Balancing a Checkbook?

As you pursue your business objectives, it’s important to set and maintain personal financial goals—to make your money work for you as hard as you work for it! The reason most people don’t save enough or invest enough is that they have no idea what’s coming in—and how it’s flowing out. Cash slips through their fingers. Multiple credit card statements make it tough to track spending. And somehow the money is gone! Read more

Smart Money Tips

Being financially prepared can help you make the most of your money—and your life!

If one positive has come out of the current state of our country’s economy, it’s that we’ve all—hopefully—learned a very valuable lesson: When it comes to your finances, you can never be too prepared.
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