FITnancials - A Healthy Living & Budgeting Blog
a blog about managing your finances, being healthy, and traveling
I have been working on building up a well-funded emergency fund for quite some time. Some issues have come up (such as car problems) that have slowed this process down a little bit, but for the most part, I am on track.[no_toc]
Before I leave for Chicago. I want to have a fully funded EF for multiple reasons. I don't have a whole lot saved, but I do have a few months of expenses saved. They are very important, as I've detailed below…. Read more
Have you ever been a victim of identity theft? Chances are that you have or someone close to you has been a victim. Identity theft can be a scary thing. Whether the person stole your whole identity or placed a transaction on your credit card without you knowing, you probably don't want it to happen…. Read more
A question that I hear a lot is what a person should eat when they are trying to be super healthy, and when they should eat it. This infographic answers a lot of those type of questions. Enjoy!
Getting a credit card at a younger age is quite the responsibility.
It's been known that younger adults rack up the most credit card debt, simply because most aren't educated or even know what they are getting themselves into.
Having a credit card while in college can seem to be quite exciting because you get to spend money by simply swiping a card, even if you don't actually have any current funds at the moment.
This can be pretty detrimental to your credit and simple things you want to pursue in the future if you don't pay off your debt in time.
Getting a credit card can be a very smart move because you can apply for an apartment, car, and any time of loan that you are considering. Building up credit and having it can give you the ability to do many things, and also give you a better possibility of getting an apartment or new car that you've been dreaming of for a while…. Read more
