Vacation. It is an annual rite of passage for many families across the summer. Besides Christmas, vacation is usually the largest one-time expense each year. We all want to have an awesome vacation, no matter if we stay near for a staycation, or book an international trip for a few weeks. Budgeting for a nice…
With the holidays getting closer, it’s time to start a budget for the gifts you plan to give. No matter if you have kids, significant other, family, friends, etc., you should be planning on how much you want to spend and how you will earn that money. There is no point in going into debt…
The media loves to regularly point out that Americans struggle to afford an unexpected $500 bill. What many of us don’t realize is that if you’re having trouble paying for life’s surprises, you probably struggle to buy groceries and pay your rent every month too. Being able to save money on groceries is an easy…
What Do You Want To Do With Your Money? Welcome to Wealth Bytes, where we’re about as passionate about your money as we are with our own. After struggling with massive debt and fighting through it, I’ve come to realize that too many are in the same position I was. After paying it all off…
The new year is here and I’m sure you’re ready to get started on your resolutions. Typically people are focusing on their weight, especially after two holidays of eating good food. I know I could lose a few pounds after this holiday break. More importantly, some are focusing their goals on their finances and I…
No matter if you’re shopping for back to school supplies, birthday presents, Christmas gifts, or just for you, Amazon can be an awesome place to find good deals and fast shipping! I’m a huge proponent of shopping on Amazon. I’m a Prime member and I don’t mind showing my support. They make shopping online so…
If you are even halfway serious about trying to get out of debt or simply want to spend $100 less a month, one of the first steps you need to take is monitoring your monthly spending. Before you think that the only way to track how much you spend is to pay for a monthly…
Earning money as a teenager can be an exciting opportunity as you can work as much (or little) as you want. Since you still live at home, your teen years are an excellent opportunity to establish a micro-business that generates enough income to pay your monthly bills before you move out after graduation. Teen jobs…
Not everyone has the money to start investing, or so they think. Did you know you can invest with just a few dollars each month or even just spare change? Do you want to build a small nest egg by investing a few dollars at a time? Then you should consider one of these micro-investing…
Looking for a free Digit alternative? Or just one that is cheaper than Digit? I’m going to share a few with you that I’ve found to be quite awesome! I’ve been a huge fan of Digit ever since I learned of them a year or so ago. I love saving money, so something that would…
You have finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel! It’s time to retire and enjoy the fruits of your labor. As you near retirement, there is another batch of money mistakes to avoid so you can afford to remain retired. By using your experience from your working years, you should be able…
Five years ago, we were able to pay off the last of our credit card debt. I can’t believe it’s been 5 years since that last payment was sent and we were credit card debt free! Really, time has been flying by. We’ve done a lot of stuff since breaking the chains of debt, and I’m…
