SPEND MORE now to SAVE MORE later

October 23, 2013

As financial educators, it is important for us to solicit feedback from end users so that we know if our education is making a positive difference in the lives of those that receive it. It is also important to report this information back to our clients, so that they can make adjustments to their programs based on the feedback we receive.  Since our education is sometimes delivered through live workshops, we often have stacks of evaluations that must be mailed back to our home office in El Segundo, CA. Continue reading “SPEND MORE now to SAVE MORE later”

The Best Cell Phone Carriers You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

August 09, 2012

A couple of months ago, I wrote a blog post titled “Is Your Cell Phone Contract Becoming Obsolete” about how you can save lots of money each month on your cell phone bill using a prepaid service. Since then, there have been several innovations that have made prepaid carriers even more attractive, especially some of the lesser known ones that you probably haven’t even heard of. If you’re thinking of breaking free from the Big Four contract carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile) but aren’t sure which alternative might be best for you, here are some questions to consider: Continue reading “The Best Cell Phone Carriers You’ve Probably Never Heard Of”

Are You Paying Too Much On Your Phone Bill?

January 26, 2012

We often review people’s budgets  to help them find savings and one area that I consistently find people spending more than they probably need to is on their phone bill. The average landline bill is probably only about $20 but most people also have a cell phone bill that averages about $50 per month. As people switch to smartphones with more expensive data plans, that cell bill will only increase. The average smartphone user now spends over $100 per month. Continue reading “Are You Paying Too Much On Your Phone Bill?”