by Miriam Ballesteros | Jul 12, 2017 | Money Tips
Guest post by Justin Fox. As individuals, most of us try to follow a budget regardless of how much money we earn. We spend money on everyday essentials, such as food, shelter and clothing, and save for larger luxuries, such as TVs, computers, or even holidays.... 
by Miriam Ballesteros | Jun 29, 2017 | Money Tips
It’s unfortunate, but one thing we’re not really taught much about in school is personal finance. In particular, we’re left to learn for ourselves how to deal with building and maintaining a good credit score. The importance of having a good credit score can’t be... 
by Javier Castillo | Jun 28, 2017 | Money Tips
Bad money management. It sounds nasty and you probably want nothing to do with it. However, a good portion of Americans practice exactly that. Some sources report that Americans are pretty bad when it comes to their finances as compared to other developed countries.... 
by Miriam Ballesteros | Jun 23, 2017 | Money Tips
You know why most people skip budgeting altogether? This is because they keep making blunders after blunders – consciously or unconsciously. Some people create a budget but they are not brutally honest about it. Needless to say, that budget doesn’t work.... 
by Miriam Ballesteros | Jun 22, 2017 | Personal Finance Interviews
“I’m not rich enough to hire a financial planner.” Probably sounds like you, right? That was so 2016. Gone are the days of financial planning being accessible only to silver-haired multimillionaires. CFP® professional Natalie Bacon uncovers the benefits of hiring the... 
by Miriam Ballesteros | Jun 19, 2017 | Money Tips
I’ve been working at Strands for half a year already. During this time, I’ve been an active member of the MoneyStrands mobile team, leading the development of the app for the Android platform, adding new functionalities and looking to improve the user experience... 
by Miriam Ballesteros | Jun 15, 2017 | Money Tips
Guest post by Kathy from Catalinastructuredfunding.com It should go without saying that starting to save earlier is a critical component to financial security. While this concept is easy to say, it is equally hard to implement. With basic expenses and spending only... 
by Aoife Crean | Jun 11, 2017 | Money Tips
Believe it or not, material things aren’t the stuff of endless happiness. They make you happy, of course, but have you ever noticed that even the wealthiest of celebrities and magnates aren’t beaming from ear to ear, just because they’re rich, have 20 cars and a... 
by Miriam Ballesteros | Jun 9, 2017 | MoneyStrands Tutorials
I’m not the most budget-conscious, generally speaking. When I travel, I tend to prioritize where I want to go rather than how I’ll manage my money in order to get there. But, my kind of travel does require a certain budget. And, unless you’re banking on a trust fund... 
by Miriam Ballesteros | Jun 5, 2017 | Personal Finance Interviews
They say it’s never too early to talk to your kids about money. But little did Erin Lowry’s dad know that teaching his daughter what net profit means at the age of 7 would define her entrepreneurial ventures. “I had a little glazed Krispy Kreme donut stand...
