As the pandemic shut down the world around her, Ashli Smith, an Atlanta resident and mom to a newborn, says she set up autopay for her recurring bills to help her stay organized and avoid late payments. “With everything going on, plus being a mom, I don’t want to forget to pay something...
Entrepreneurs need to draw on a wide variety of skills to succeed. In the course of a single day, you may wear 10 or more different proverbial “hats.” In other words, you may take on 10 or more different responsibilities throughout the day. On top of that, you’ll be in charge of making decisions that impact the entire organization, which means…
Talking about money is a pretty taboo subject, especially talking about how much we make.
After listening to this interview on Popcorn Finance with A Purple Life, who shared their salary with their coworkers and it was revealed to that…
Ah, vacations — eventually, we’ll be able to take them again. Over the last year, travel plans have taken a major hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent survey conducted by IHG Hotels & Resorts, nearly 60% of respondents said they had canceled up to four trips for leisure…
It’s taboo. It’s not polite. It’s personal. These are all things you’ve probably heard when it comes to talking about money. Keeping your lips sealed about your personal finances is pretty common, but your financial future may be in jeopardy if you’re not willing to have a straight talk about retirement…
Paying with plastic can be infinitely more convenient than paying with cash, but the type of plastic card you pay with still matters. After all, credit cards and debit cards don’t work the same way at all, and they both have plenty of pros and cons. The amount of liability you face with credit cards is also…
Amid a calamitous year marked with historic civil unrest, a full-blown pandemic and a whiplashed economy, we could all use some words of encouragement. And to whom shall we turn for those prized pearls of wisdom? Might we suggest financial advisors. These money-minded folks are able to see the state of the economy in a way that the average…