Most of us rely on calendars to keep track of everything in our lives, from doctor appointments to vacations. Why not use one to keep track of your finances as well? For example, you may have that doctor visit marked, but have you also written down the amount of your copay? And do...
With the economy still scorched by the pandemic and lower-income groups feeling the brunt of the burn, the prospect of having money to spare could sound like something out of a fairytale. But let’s suppose you do come into some extra cash. Not enough to say, buy a house or pay for college,...
Don’t think you can retire on modest money? You don’t have to stare down a life sentence of work, you just need to avoid some all-too-common mistakes.
Reading articles and blog posts online you may be tempted to believe that the biggest scourge threatening your financial goals are subscription…
Americans are notoriously bad at saving money. Not just in the traditional sense, for the big stuff we want, like a car, college, a home and retirement. But also for the little bumps and hiccups life throws in our way — the broken bones and car repairs, braces for the kids and cell phones that…
While landing a high-paying job is a good step, many more factors are involved if you want to have a financially secure future. It’s essential to learn wealth-building habits to ensure you’re financially stable not just temporarily but in the years and decades to come.
As Robert Kiyosaki, founder of the Rich Dad Company, explains…
The 50/30/20 rule is a budgeting strategy where you spend 50 percent of your income on essential needs, 30 percent on wants and 20 percent on savings.
Needs are things you absolutely must have. The 50/30/20 rule says you should spend about half of your take-home pay on these…
Self-care isn’t all candle-lit bubble baths and foaming face masks. Those things definitely fall into the self-care category — and are, some would argue, crucially important — but there are many ways to practice self-care, including with your wallet.
According to a new survey from CreditWise, released…