There is so much stigma around money. A 2018 Capital Group survey reported that people are more comfortable talking about race, sex, politics and mental illness with their friends than they were talking about their salary, debt and retirement savings. These feelings around money…
9 overlooked expenses that ruin your budget
Drafting a picture-perfect budget is only half the battle if you want to keep your spending in check.
Following the rules is the other half — and that can be challenging if you underestimate expenses or forget to incorporate a few important…
How to create a budget that works for your whole family
A budget will only work if all family members are on board. But it doesn’t need to be a negative experience. Having the whole family involved in budgeting at some level not only helps them stick to the plan, but it can also help to teach your kids about money — by setting financial goals and making…
The top 3 budgeting tips from experts
Creating and sticking to a budget is one of the golden rules of living richer. But if you’ve never budgeted before, it can be difficult to know how to best go about it. Fortunately, a number of top financial experts have weighed in on the topic — and here’s their best advice…
Here are 7 tips for improving your financial health
Poor financial health can linger like a stubborn cold that just won’t go away. Plenty of fluids and rest might get someone back in fighting shape, but there’s no single cure that’ll bring someone’s finances back to good standing. However, that doesn’t mean throwing in the towel…
Never too early: a parents’ guide to teaching your kids about money
Parents will spend hours teaching young kids their ABCs and 123s. Shouldn’t they also be teaching about nickels, dimes and quarters?
In 2020, a Council for Economic Education survey reported that just 40% of the nation’s high schools include a personal finance requirement to graduate. In addition, a study funded by the National Endowment…
How to stop living paycheck to paycheck in 8 steps
Are you stuck in the all-too-common habit of living paycheck to paycheck? You don’t need me to tell you that’s a self-defeating cycle. You simply can’t get ahead that way.
But escaping isn’t easy, especially if your paycheck is tight. Change involves not just the hard work of making a new habit, but also changing…