by Alisa Bellamy | Budgeting, Money
Budget billing has drastically helped us live on a budget. So if you’re wondering what budget billing is, let’s talk about it! It is equal and fixed payments each month for household expenses like electricity, gas and/or water services. Why is This...
by Alisa Bellamy | Inspiration, Money
Financial Literacy for Beginners April is Financial Literacy Month and for good reason. Most working Americans live with little savings, to much debt, and the struggle to tie it all together. Many of us learn about money in the School of Hard Knocks which can leave us...
by Alisa Bellamy | Inspiration, Money
Where did January, February and March go? It seems we were just setting goals and resolutions for 2017. While I’m not a big fan of resolutions, the planner in me enjoys “Must-Do” lists and short and long-term goals. Now that the 1st quarter is...
by Alisa Bellamy | Debt, Inspiration, Money
Kicking bad financial habits is not easy but it is doable. Here is a common misconception. If I had more money, I would manage it better. Here is another one. I don’t have enough money to save and invest. It’s easy to believe that we spend money based on...
Welcome to Common Cents Today, my personal financial management blog created to empower, inspire, and educate women to improve their finances!