Drop It Like It’s Hot | No Spending Challenge
The Drop It Like It’s Hot no spending challenge is a great way to cut out your unused subscriptions! In 2016, the average person in the U.S. wasted on average $500 on unused subscription services. In this, no spending challenging you’ll drop a few of those pesky subscriptions that are weighing you down. What […]
Debt Avalanche Method | Debt Paydown Challenge
The Avalanche method is the best way to minimize your interest payments and is our favorite tactic for paying off debt. High-interest rate debt makes it really challenging to save, invest and get ahead financially. As we outline in our Debt 101 guide, it is critical to pay off your high-interest rate debt so you […]
The Penny Challenge | The Easy Way to Start Saving Money
Saving money can be tough, but the Penny Challenge makes it so much easier – all you need to get started is a penny! The Penny Challenge is a daily savings challenge that starts with just $0.01. No excuses for this beginner’s savings challenge! What is the Penny Challenge? The Penny Challenge is incredibly […]
Sunday Scaries Money Challenge
Turn the Sunday Scaries into a productive feeling towards your finances with the Sunday Scaries Money Challenge. Conquer your financial fears each week and review your bank accounts or budget. We recommend Sundays, but if you want to go crazy with a different day of the week, don’t let us stop you… What is […]
Our Love is Priceless | Couples Saving Challenge
The Our Love is Priceless saving challenge is an effective way to save for that special day and ensure you have your dream wedding. Unfortunately, weddings are expensive from the rings to the venue, to the dress, food, flowers, and entertainment. Did you know the average wedding costs $33,900 and 45% of newlyweds go into […]
52 Week Money Saving Challenge
The 52 Week Money Saving Challenge will help you increase your savings each week and grow your nest egg. This simple but effective saving challenge eases you into saving and helps you build your emergency fund, save for retirement, or save for a specific purchase. Did you know that combining a regular weekly check-in with […]
Ultimate NYC Teacher Retirement Guide
This ultimate NYC teacher retirement guide will cover the major benefits you receive as a member of the NYC Department of Education. From the basics of your pension and TDA to understanding how loan forgiveness works and the other benefits you can and must take advantage of as a NYC teacher. Also check out the […]
Retirement Savings Challenge | Acquire Then Retire
The Acquire Then Retire retirement savings challenge is one of the most effective ways to increase your retirement savings and ensure you don’t run out of money in old age. Did you know that running out of money in retirement and social security running out are two of the top retirement worries? Well with the […]
8 Ways to Gamify Your Financial Goals
Want to know fun ways to gamify your financial goals and make achieving your financial goals more enjoyable? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article you’ll learn 8 ways to gamify your financial goals, make personal finance fun and make achieving your goals easier! What do you mean by “gamifying your financial […]
Ultimate Guide to Financial Gamification
What does financial gamification mean, and why does financial gamification work? In the Ultimate Guide to Financial Gamification we answer all your questions. For context, Ostrich gamifies finances enabling you to achieve your financial goals using our four-step “Ostrich Method”! It’s safe to say we know a thing or two about financial gamification. Now to […]
