Personal Finance

  • $100 dollar bill with a clock on it, illustrating that time is money.

    Study Finds That Americans Are More Afraid Of Running Of Out Money Than Death

    A new study finds Americans fear running out of money more than death itself. Explore the financial anxieties driving this concern and its impact on life choices.

    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 not the grim reaper or the taxman that’s giving them…

  • $20 bill and a handwritten note on the 50-30-20 rule for saving money, meaning 50 percent on needs, 30% on wants, and 20% on savings.

    How To Use The Simple 50-30-20 Rule To Unlock Your Financial Freedom

    Save yourself a lot of work (and money!) by boiling your financial plan down to a simple formula. That's where the 50-30-20 rule comes in.

    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 things you’re not allowing yourself to do. It’s way more…

  • Maryland Woman Wins $2 Million On A $30 Scratch Off, Credits Lucky Penny For Win

    A Maryland woman wins $2 million on a $30 scratch-off ticket, crediting a lucky penny for her big win! Discover the story of her unexpected fortune and lucky charm.

    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, pick it up, all day long you’ll have good luck.”…

  • California Man Wins $1 Million On A $10 Scratch-Off During Gas Station Coffee Run

    A California man wins $1 million from a $10 scratch-off ticket during a gas station coffee run. Read about this unexpected and life-changing win.

    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 into a $1 million payday. Nabi Hasani of Chula Vista,…

  • Here’s How Much Millennials Have Saved For Retirement

    Talking about money can be a tough subject to broach with friends. So how much do millennials have saved for retirement? How much should they have?

    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 how much money do millennials have saved for retirement on…

  • Man putting coin in a budgeting jar to save for the future

    Budgeting Expert Says Making This Simple Move With ‘Unexpected Money’ Will Get You Out Of Debt Fast

    Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche believes that people need to start paying closer attention to two different types of “unexpected money.”

    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, Tiffany “The Budgetnista” Aliche believes there’s another way to get…