Get Financially Fit! | Spending Habits

Does it seem like your paycheck is spent before you even get it? Perhaps it is time to take a look at your spending habits. Karen Cordaway, contributor to U.S. News and World Report and writer on her website, MoneySavingEnthusiast.com, shares with us 5 Tips for Better Spending Habits.

While 2016 is in full swing, if you haven't thought about a resolution yet, don't give up. Maybe it's time to make one that has the potential to stick. If you're often wondering how money slips out of your wallet, consider becoming the crash test dummy for better spending habits. Test drive some of these ideas below to develop better ones.

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7 Ways to Turn Saving Money into a Habit

by Brittany Lyte, Wise Bread

The spending and saving habits of your past don't define your future — your current ones do. And this America Saves Week is a great time to start with a clean slate. Hitting the reset button won't cure all your financial woes, but when it comes to adopting good saving habits it's truly half the battle. The other half, of course, is drafting a well-planned road map for success. Luckily, we've got a primer to get you started. Read on for our guide to adopting seven money-saving habits that stick.