If getting your finances organized and learning how to manage money better was simple, then we would all be debt free or pretty close to it. Preparing for a stable financial future takes hard work and dedication, but it also calls for the right tools.

While it is never a bad idea to meet with an accountant, there are plenty of other cost effective ways to stay on top of your assets and expenses. Here are a couple of simple ways to manage money that I use every day to keep my spending in order. More »

If you’re like 95% of the people I know, you probably have a folder or drawer in your kitchen or office that serves as your monthly bill organizer. When bills come in the mail they go straight into the folder and sit there until you have the time to get around to paying them. Sound familiar? This would actually be a really great way of keeping up with your bills and expenses…if you lived in the 50’s.

If you are still using the “folder system” to manage bills, you really are missing out on the wonders of modern technology. The benefits of using a digital filing system to replace your current monthly bill organizer are endless. More »