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If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, you’re not alone. A hefty 54% of Americans lived this way in 2021, according to Finance Pond. This adds up to about 125 million individuals in the US alone. About 40% of those 125 million had six-figure salaries, showing that this isn’t just an issue amongst low-income households. However,…
You’ve said ‘Yes!’ and have the ring to prove it, so now it is time to start the planning. You may be wondering how to budget for a wedding. A wedding is one of the most exciting events to plan. It’s also one of the most expensive to plan. The average wedding in 2021 was…
Do you have a large family? Are you looking for tips on budgeting for a family of seven in 2022? As you can imagine, supporting a large family is no small feat. With our five kids, keeping food on the table, clothes on their backs, and a roof over their heads doesn’t necessarily require a…
To get the most out of your retirement days, it’s best to create and follow a retirement checklist. We’ve put together a list of 10 things you need to do before retirement! 10. Dream Big Spend time dreaming about what you want your retirement life to be like. Start building a bucket list of things…
Are you looking to plan a Disney vacation on a budget? I love to travel with my family, but I never do so unless I’ve already budgeted and saved the money. Of course, since we do love to take trips, we want our money to go as far as possible (spending less on Trip #1…
A monthly budget planner worksheet is so important. You may be surprised at the latest results from a survey conducted by The Penny Hoarder. The website discovered that 55% of people don’t budget at all. They also don’t have any idea how to manage their income. I think one of the biggest reasons individuals put…
No one likes to think about the possibility of dying, but it is a reality for every person. Here at Five Bags of Gold, we are all about making that time easier on the ones we love. One way to do that is with a peace of mind planner. Today, we are going to review…
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year, as giving gifts is one of my love languages. You may be wondering what’s the average Christmas budget? The one thing I try to avoid, however, is overspending. I create a budget, save throughout the year, and then shop early so I have time to find the…
Technology has come a long way since I first started budgeting. Now there are a host of budgeting apps you can use in place of, or alongside the budgeting method of your choosing. Today, we’ll discover what is the best budgeting app for your specific needs. Best Budgeting App Here are our top picks for…