Uber or Lyft? When it comes to getting a ride from the airport (or wherever), that is the question. And the answer might be easy for some people. Maybe you have an allegiance to one of these two rideshare companies.…
As the saying goes, “Money doesn’t change you, it reveals who you are.” Imagine waking up a multi-millionaire, your bank account suddenly bulging with more zeroes than you ever thought possible. Now, imagine brushing off the gold dust, tying your…
How many times have you logged into your email and noticed a suspicious subject line that said something like “You’re the lucky winner!” Usually that kind of email would go straight to the spam folder, as a measure of common…
Born between 1981 and 1996, millennials were once seen as future bearers of economic prosperity. Yet a shocking new report paints a different picture: seven in every ten are living paycheck to paycheck. That’s right, 70% of millennials, despite being…
Florida is a popular destination for those people lucky enough to be close to retirement – and have enough money in savings to retire. The weather is warm, the beaches are plentiful, and in many places, a dollar can go…
Summer is almost upon us and that means that it’s time for that age old ritual: the summer vacation. You all know the usual destinations – the Jersey Shore, Disney, Hawaii, Europe, etc. But rather than doing the same old…
When it comes to marriage and money, picking the right partner has as big of an impact on your financial future as just about anything else. That doesn’t mean you…
We all aspire to reach financial freedom. And there are several key components that can help us get there. As we see it, income, savings, expenses, debt and investments are…
It’s not how much you make, it’s how much you keep. Unless, of course, you’re talking about this list of how much income you need to make to be considered…
People love to say “money doesn’t buy happiness.” Those people are either very rich and very happy or they are awful at personal finance and lying to themselves. Turns out,…
Imagine the power of converting your daily latte into a substantial retirement nest egg. In the realm of personal finance, small daily decisions can result in enormous long-term effects, especially…
Few things are a bigger drain on your wallet than a car. If you’ve walked around a car dealership lately, you know just how sky-high sticker prices are these days.…
You’ve heard it before – the only sure things in life are death and taxes. But a new study found a fear that even Ben Franklin probably never considered. It’s…
Whether you’re using spreadsheets, software, envelopes, mason jars, or an old-school ledger, tracking a budget is a lot of work. To compound the problem, you’re essentially documenting all the fun…
A penny for your thoughts, or perhaps, a penny for a couple million dollars? One woman in Hagerstown, Maryland has brought new life to the old adage, “find a penny,…
Sometimes you just need a cheap cup of coffee to get through the day. One lucky Southern California man parlayed that hankering for a cheap gas station cup of coffee…
If you’re a millennial, there’s a good chance you’re putting some serious thought into your retirement savings. Retirement sneaks up fast and, well, us millennials aren’t getting any younger. So…
Paying off debt isn’t as hard as people believe. Budgeting and planning are the keys. Unfortunately, millions of people are terrible at both. Besides getting better at budgeting and planning,…