With the majority of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, employees are embracing the now-legendary side hustle, aka, a second job that is usually part time or flexible in hours. In fact, according to recent research from Zapier, one in three Americans has a side hustle…
7 of the fastest ways to catch up on retirement savings
Are you among the millions of workers who have fallen behind on retirement savings?
Many workers have not made a serious plan to save for their golden years. If you can, start turning that situation around now…
How to save money from your salary
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…
11 basic money moves everyone should make during hard times
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a major hit on the economy and the personal finances of workers across the country. The national unemployment rate was as high as 14.7% in April 2020. It’s down to 5.4% now, but many Americans are still struggling to find jobs that pay them enough…
10 signs your spending is out of control — and how to address it
In our capitalist society, spending is a core aspect of our daily lives. We’re constantly spending on essentials such as food, utilities and transportation. Even when we’re doing nothing at home, the fridge is running, the plumbing is at work and a light is on somewhere…
This is the personality type that’s usually better with money
Personality is defined as “the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual’s distinctive character.”
In fact, your personality traits will likely significantly impact the outcomes of your life, either helping or hindering your ability to succeed in various…
How to budget: 5 tips to get started
The coronavirus pandemic has created serious challenges for many households, but the financial uncertainties from the past year did manage to create one silver lining: More Americans focused on how to budget. According to a Debt.com survey, 80 percent of Americans have a budget – the highest number ever in the four years of the survey…