How to Turn Spending into Saving
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
December 2, 2011
From birth to 18, a girl needs good parents. From 18 to 35, she needs good looks, from 35 to 55, good personality. From 55
Saving Money
Saving money can be particularly tough on one or even two income households in today’s economy. But there are many money-saving strategies that can boost your bank account and help you save a few hundred dollars per month.
Cyber Monday Shopping Tips For The Best Deals and Online Safety
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
November 26, 2011
Black Friday may have brought out the holiday shopping crowds, but Cyber Monday is increasingly generating the biggest bucks for retailers as consumers hop online
How To Stop Spending Like A Shopaholic
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
November 8, 2011
Quite often how and why we spend money is tied to our is tied to our emotional state. Sometimes we spend money completely on a
3 Ways to Avoid Rising Bank Fees and Debit Card Fees
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
October 13, 2011
U.S. banks stand to lose tens of billions of dollars in the aftermath of regulatory reforms that have hit bank coffers hard. Unfortunately, the hit
Ten Ways to Cut Your Spending
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
October 11, 2011
Today I want you to come up with 10 ways to cut your spending. Don’t complain about it or say it’s impossible. Just put your
5 Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Travel
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
September 28, 2011
Even though you can find some great deals on last-minute flights about a week before Thanksgiving, it may be challenging to find a flight that
How Saving Money Now Saves Problems Later: For You and The Next Generation
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
September 14, 2011
Everyone wants to have more money, but not everyone wants to save more money. Yet the two go hand in hand. Many of you have
Why You Need to Save Now For the Holiday Season
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
August 29, 2011
Although lots of people are in the throes of back-to-school shopping, it’s a good idea to think about holiday shopping too. That’s right: holiday shopping.
How to Conquer Frugal Fatigue and Stick to a Proper Budget
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
April 29, 2011
If “frugal fatigue” is kicking in — and you’re getting tired of pinching pennies and watching every dollar you spend — it’s time to re-energize
Ideas to Save Money on Gasoline
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
April 11, 2011
If you’re like me, you’ve definitely noticed that you’re paying higher prices at the pump to fill up your car. Since we’re all trying to
Money-Saving Tips: 4 Ways to Save More Money
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
March 6, 2011
One out of four Americans plans to make New Year’s resolutions about money, according to a new survey from Sallie Mae. According to Sallie Mae,
Earn Extra Cash to Pad Your Emergency Fund
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 17, 2011
Do you have enough socked away to cover your bills should you get slipped a pink slip? Typically I would say you should have enough
What Does “Pay Yourself First” Really Mean
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
February 5, 2011
Q: I have a question from someone who wanted to know about essentially the definition of paying yourself first. She wrote me saying, ‘… there’s
Here are 5 Easy and Creative Ways to Save More Money
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
December 11, 2010
During my interview on ABC News NOW, I gave 5 easy to use tips to help you save more money.
Save on Your Car: Many people don’t realize that you can refinance your car loan just as you can refinance a mortgage. A car refinancing is faster, simpler to do and costs virtually nothing. Average savings: $1300 over the life of the loan.
Eight Ways to Stop Emotional Spending
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach
October 10, 2010
Leave the credit cards at home.
As a matter of practice, leave your credit cards at home more often than not. Having credit cards, charge cards, and department-store cards in your wallet or purse makes it easy to make spur-of-the-moment shopping trips. You’ll think more about your spending practices if you have to part with your hard-earned dollars versus whipping out a credit card. Moreover, people tend to spend more when they use plastic instead of cash.