There are many ways to find money to pay off bills. If you need to borrow cash to make ends meet, you’ll probably consider taking out a loan, but that money usually comes with massive interest rates. Before taking out…
In the world of personal finance, there are more campy proverbs and investment witticisms than anyone could possibly process in a lifetime. Some are steeped in data, while others sound good but could use some serious fact-checking. Today we’re going…
For people with children, a 529 College Savings Plan is a great, tax-advantaged way to get an early start on saving for your child’s education. But what if you save too much? Or what if your kids decide that college…
Whether the goal is to get in shape or get your finances in order, developing habits is the key to success. When it comes to managing money, having sound financial habits can fast track a person to save money, get…
When you dream about financial comfort what do you see for yourself? Millions? Tens of millions? Billions!?! Well, according to a recent Modern Wealth Survey from Schwab, Americans need a lot less to be financially comfortable than we could have…
It happens to the best of us, millennial or not: Something catches our eye that we don’t need, like a trinket or kitchen appliance we don’t need, and, voila, there…
Big tech has garnered a reputation for offering lavish compensation packages to highly skilled professionals, such as software engineers, as they compete to secure the industry’s top talent. Why are…
There’s something undeniably thrilling about browsing through homes online, even if you’re not in the market for a new place. With the rise of house listing sites like Zillow, it’s…
In 16 seasons in the NBA, former Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made roughly $196M. The 41-year-old has enough in the bank to live the rest of his life comfortably…
So, you’ve decided to have separate bank accounts as a married couple. There are several reasons why it’s a good idea. Couples might want to keep their finances separate when…
It’s impossible to go through life without spending money, but spending money on necessities isn’t a problem for most people. Overspending, however, kills most people’s chances at a bright financial…
“Wealth is freedom from the Disease of More.” When I first stumbled upon this quote about wealth, it forced me to examine my relationship with money. And, it also made…
Financial guru Dave Ramsey has an expression he often spits out whenever the topic turns to credit cards and credit card rewards. “Not one person has ever built wealth off…
The oldest millennials — lovingly referred to as “geriatric millennials” — are turning 42 this year. Unlike the generations before them (gen X, baby boomers and the silent generation), millennials…
It is easy to look at small purchases and say “whatever, it’s only $5.” As standalone instances, $5 for anything isn’t a lot of money. However, spending $5 every, single…
Close your eyes. Picture your version of the American Dream. It’s probably a Norman Rockwell-esque vision, featuring a single family house in a nice neighborhood with a white picket fence…