Under the Skope

If you're set to earn more money next year or if you received a year-end bonus, then a congratulations is in order! But instead of spending the extra money, why not use it to shore up your finances?

When I was looking to buy a house, I stashed away as much money as I could and threw it in my bank account. Little did I realize that I was losing so much potential money in the process. I'll review why my house savings strategy was the biggest savings mistake of my life.

Are you prepared if you are hit with an unexpected $2,000 expense? Without a solid Emergency Fund in place, you'll feel less financially secure and you'll be more likely to face further financial stress.