Better Budgeting by the 50/30/20 Rule to Get Ahead of Bills

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For Money Savings Monday, we are talking about budgeting. Keeping an eye on your budget is very important for the sake of your future! If you lose sight of it you could end up spending too much for what you have, or end up worrying yourself about if you can afford various expenses! The 50/30/20 … Continued

Save with the 24 Hour Pause

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Impulse buying can often lead to unnecessary spending and financial regrets. To curb impulsive purchases and save money, try implementing the 24-Hour Rule. Here’s how it works: By implementing the 24-Hour Rule, you give yourself time to evaluate purchases objectively and avoid impulse buying. Over time, this simple practice can save you a significant amount … Continued

Restoring your Credit Score after Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy often does affect your credit score, but let’s face it if you owe debt, it was probably low to begin with. Filing for bankruptcy does provide relief and a fresh start, but it it important to remember it is just a tool to get you that fresh start. That is why at Tomes Law … Continued

Money Savings Tips: Embrace the Power of Automatic Transfers

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Are you looking to boost your savings and achieve your financial goals? One simple and effective way to save money is by setting up automatic transfers from your checking account to a designated savings account. Here’s our Monday Savings Tip: Schedule a recurring transfer to automatically move a portion of your income into your savings … Continued

Swarming in credit card bills – Don’t dismiss a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Struggling with overwhelming credit card bills can be a challenging and stressful situation. Fortunately, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in New Jersey offers individuals a chance to regain financial control. Let’s talk about how our Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys were able to help Emily find relief with this option. Emily, like many others, faced a … Continued

Why Financial Literacy is so Important

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Financial literacy is having an adequate level of knowledge about personal finance (such as saving, budgeting, credit management, investing, taxes, insurance and more) so that you can make informed and effective decisions with your money. Being financially literate means that you have a grasp of the fundamentals of smart spending and saving decisions and that … Continued

Will bankruptcy give me a sigh of relief?

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As soon as you file for bankruptcy, you will breathe a sigh of relief. Why? Creditors will stop calling you. The mailbox will not be overflowing with collection notices. Wage garnishments will stop, giving you more money in your paycheck. Bank levies will be released allowing access to your accounts. But what about my Credit … Continued