Gradual Weight Loss is More Effective Than Trying to Rush it, According to the CDC

Losing weight is ranked as one of the top New Year’s resolutions year after year. Though it’s quite common for individuals to want to lose extra weight as quickly as possible, evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily, about 1 to 2 pounds per week, are more successful at keeping the weight off. People can check weight loss tips here! Continue reading

Resolve to Maintain a Better Budget in 2015

Money management is difficult and many people resolve to budget better as the new year starts. Devan Wallen from Financial Partners in Knox says the first step to a better budget is to cut out unnecessary expenditures.

“Probably one of the first things you can do is to rid yourself of the non-necessity things. A lot of times people engage in bad habits like smoking, drinking, dining out, and shopping too much and that can cause quite a hindrance to the budget,” said Wallen.

Credit card bills can be overwhelming, especially after the Christmas holiday. Wallen suggests cutting credit cards out completely.

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