5 WAYS BEST MONEY MOVES MAKES YOU SMARTER ABOUT MONEY

5 WAYS BEST MONEY MOVES MAKES YOU SMARTER ABOUT MONEY

When it comes to money, it’s easy to feel like a dummy.

After all, the entire financial services industry is set up to confuse you. That way, you’ll feel relieved and, yes, even grateful to pay someone to do things that you should be able to do yourself – that is, if you had the confidence and knowledge to take those first few steps.

Best Money Moves is all about building up your confidence. And we do it in a simple way – we teach you how to manage your money step-by-step. Here are 5 ways that Best Money Moves will make you smarter about money:

  1. We help you measure your level of financial stress. Sometimes, the problems pile on. it’s easy to feel as though you’ll never be able to pick just one to work on. By measuring your financial stress in 14 categories, we do the sifting for you. We believe that by sorting through each of our stress categories, you’ll be able to prioritize your top problem more easily – and then we can help you solve it.
  2. We show you the shortcuts – and how to achieve the best results. Whether you’re paying down debt or trying to save for a down payment on a car, we’ll show you how to “run the numbers” with the best of them – without trying to confuse you. Want to compare paying down your debt using the “snowball” vs. “avalanche” techniques? We’ll do the math for you and show you the “big secret” so-called experts want you to pay extra for.
  3. We use easy-to-understand language designed to empower you. We’re not trying to confuse you into a big sale. Why? Because the only sale we’re interested in is to your employer. Instead, our whole goal is to help you better understand how money works, and how you can use it to your advantage.
  4. We’re not trying to sell you anything. Most so-called “financial wellness” programs are about selling. They’re either trying to sell you products you don’t need or get assets under management. So, they build in a thin veneer of information designed to sell more stuff. at Best Money Moves, there’s no hidden agenda. We’re not trying to sell employees anything. We’re simply trying to help you engage with your finances in a more positive way.
  5. Tools, calculators, award-winning content, contests, money coaches and more. Managing your money doesn’t have to be excruciatingly painful or boring. It can be entertaining, engaging and, yes, even a bit fun. At Best Money Moves, we’re always looking for another way to make this more fun, so you’ll spend more time reading, thinking and doing. That’s why you get points every time you do something with Best Money Moves, whether it’s reading an article, working on your budget, or measuring your level of financial stress.

We want you to succeed. We want you to pay down your debt faster, save more money, and avoid getting ripped off. And, we’ll be there with you, every step of the way. Contact us at Best Money Moves. We can help.

BUILD A BUDGET AND CONTROL YOUR FINANCES

BUILD A BUDGET AND CONTROL YOUR FINANCES

Some would argue that to be happy, you need to be in control of you life. And, nothing makes you feel more out of control than being underwater with your finances.

Debt, shopping cravings you can’t control, loans that wind up costing more than you thought, and being unable to pay your bills at the end of the month – all of these events (and more) make us feel like life is spiraling out of control.

The best way to regain control of your finances is to build a budget. Put yourself on a money diet – which means you have to make some relatively unpleasant choices so that your spending is much more in line with your income.

And while it’s much more fun to just whip out your credit card, debit card, or phone and pay for the next meal or round of drinks, there’s a very real cost associated with that behavior – kind of like a hangover, it’s no fun to face a budget that’s way out of control the next morning.

So here’s what most people do when facing their own personal financial crisis – they bury their head in the sand and pretend like it isn’t going on. And, then they get stuck.

You don’t have to be stuck. You don’t have to feel as though the debt that’s weighing you down is going to be there forever. Because it doesn’t have to be.

You can get your budget back under control by making a few tiny (though tough) choices and sticking with it. It’s like a money diet.

The diet metaphor works because what you’re doing is putting yourself on a spending diet. You’re only going to spend the minimum you can in order to nurse yourself back to full financial health. We know you can do it: You can build a budget and get your finances back under control.

Best Money Moves can help. We have terrific, easy-to-use and understand tools and information that will guide you through each move, along with our Stressometer(R), which can help you figure out what’s causing the most financial stress right now. And if all seems overwhelming, you can call one of our nonprofit Money Coaches for personal, one-on-one guidance.

Imagine that. Help from someone real, who will pick up the phone when you call, and guide you through the toughest period of your financial life. And, it’s all part of the Best Money Moves program.

If your colleagues are in financial trouble, show this to your employer. Ask them to add Best Money Moves to the company’s financial wellness offerings. Our program is affordable, comprehensive and features award-winning information from some of the most distinguished financial writers and authors.

Best Money Moves. We can help! Contact us today for a quote.