How to Make Every Family Holiday Special, No Matter the Budget?

Holidays are about making memories, not spending loads of money. So, if you’re looking to make this year’s family holiday special without breaking the bank, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s a major celebration or a simple weekend getaway, you can create lasting moments on any budget. Here’s how to do it: 1. Start New Traditions Holidays are all about traditions, and the best part is—they don’t cost anything! Start a tradition like making pancakes together for breakfast or watching a favorite holiday movie as a family. These little rituals create a sense of togetherness and warmth that’s...

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Surge In Diamond Sales Due To The Coronavirus?

Bella Breakdown Millions of people in America are worried about their finances with many losing their jobs in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic but some are focusing funds on diamonds. There is a surge in diamond sales with restless rich people buying jewels amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Social-distancing mandates put an end to live auctions and pushing auction houses to sell online, leaving the future of jewelry sales uncertain. Though there was some reasonable uncertainty Bloomberg says that the shift to online sales has led to more people buying collectible jewelry now more than ever. Sotheby’s auction house...

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Prepping For Financial Hardship

Bella Breakdown Your parents, or some wise adult may have told you to save for a rainy day. As a kid, you might have thought that was boring advice, but as an adult you may know how great that advice actually is. Over the decades, our economy goes through ebbs and flows of financial ups and downs. It’s possible that we may end up going through a recession again, and that can adversely effect a lot of peoples well being. When the recession hit in 2008, a lot of people who were technically ‘wealthy’ were hit extremely hard, because...

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Don’t Stay In A Relationship For This Reason

Bella Breakdown We have all been at the point where we know we are in a relationship that just is not working out. What might be difficult to get the breakup ball rolling, however, is that you guys might be living together. A lot of people stay together just for the fact they don’t want to have to deal with dividing up the finances. There are ways to get out of the relationship without breaking the bank. 1. Close Joint Accounts Close down joint credit cards and accounts with your ex. Take your name or their name off of...

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For Richer, Or Poorer

Bella Breakdown Love and finances are two topics that, when combined, can be a little touchy. When you get married, however your finances more often than not, are going to be combined. Purchases like cars and houses, in addition to whether or not you’ll want children are financial subjects that should be discussed together. So, let’s say you’re engaged and about to get married, what can you do to ensure financial success after your vows have been exchanged? 1. You’ve got to talk about it Finances are not going away, or getting easier after marriage. Open the lines of...

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