Your teen can get started building credit the right way. It’s simple, so don’t mess this up! Managing your finances is arguably the most important part of adulthood. One significant factor in your financial future is your credit score. Whether you’re planning to apply for loans, rent an apartment, or buy a car, building a…
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Easy Window Updates That Look Great on a Budget
Updating your shades and blinds doesn’t have to be a huge investment—or a struggle that ends with paper shades taped to the window. Amazon has some surprisingly good options that can give you a polished look without going fully custom. They’re perfect for rentals, new homes, or if you’re just not ready to splurge on…
8 Finance Tips for Newlyweds
Start off life on the right financial foot, and you’ll be so, so much better off in the long run. First of all, Mazel Tov! It’s exciting to be here! Marriage is even more than it’s said to be. Your financial trajectory can be greatly affected by your first choices together. Here are some points…
Budgeting Strategies for Your Daughter in Seminary
How can you plan a budget when you don’t know what the extra expenses will be? Knowing what to expect makes a big difference–here’s an outline of the expenses your daughter may come across during her year in seminary. Are you sending your daughter to seminary/yeshiva in a few weeks? Are you already worried about…
A Gorgeous Nautical Themed Upsherin (on Budget!)
Here are the details on how you can recreate this upsherin party that’s pretty and fresh and perfect for a little boy. When one reader shared all the DIY details of her recent upsherin, we were amazing at how she was able to create such adorable details that are brilliant, yet completely approachable. We borrowed…
7 Tips for Sticking to a Food Budget
As we gear up for a busy food shopping season over the next couple of months, one BCP Reader shares tips on how to make a food budget and stick to it. First of all, I think it’s important for women to be aware (at least somewhat) about their families finances and to understand how…
How to Create a Dream Bathroom (Without Leaving Your Home)
An easy step-by-step guide to designing a bathroom from online sources. It’s as hassle-free as it’s going to get (plus pro tips!) Bathrooms seem to be one of the most extensive redecoration projects. Forget the hours spent sitting on the floor of the tile store. Believe it or not, it is possible to design your…
The Not-So-Everyday-Woman: Aliza S. On Mastering Your Budget, Happily
If we had to pick (one of our) least favorite things to do, it’s budget. And to do it happily?! We knew this was an interview we had to do. About this new series: Everyone is meaningful, everyone has something special to share…something they’re passionate about or they’ve learned and want to share. When we…
Should You Open a High Interest Savings Account?
In the age of high interest rates, you need to take advantage. Banks offer you interest on your money in savings to entice you to keep your money with them. However, most savings accounts offer very low interest rates for having the privilege of holding your hard-earned money (and using it as they see fit….
Readers Share Practical Tips for Sticking to a Budget
With expenses so out of control, it can seem really overwhelming to keep control of expenses. We asked our readers to share just how they make it work, both financially, practically, and mentally. FOOD – Spend the time to menu plan for the week or month. It’s hard but it’s worth it. – Only grocery…
