THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you ever hesitate to splurge on something expensive? We all have those moments when we worry about spending too much. After all, sometimes, things can quickly snowball out of control. But that doesn’t mean you should never spend money, regardless of … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you among the many young adults trying to figure out if they need a financial advisor or if they should manage their finances independently? It can be an intimidating decision, especially since it concerns your hard-earned money. But don’t feel overwhelmed. … Read more
Could you afford to cover a $1,000 expense out of pocket? If you haven’t started an emergency fund yet, the answer is almost certainly no. You’re not alone. According to a 2022 PYMNTS survey of about 3,500 U.S. consumers, 60% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. They’re unable to cover even the smallest emergency expenses … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you among the many young adults trying to figure out if they need a financial advisor or if they should manage their finances independently? It can be an intimidating decision, especially since it concerns your hard-earned money. But don’t feel overwhelmed. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you looking to make the most of your 401k plan but don’t know where to start? We’ve all been there, stumbling around in unfamiliar territory. Well fear not. The answers to all of your questions can be found right here. Get … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Ready to take the plunge and become a homeowner, but cringing at the thought of obtaining an expensive mortgage? Fear not! There are lots of creative ways you can buy a house without taking out a traditional mortgage. From getting creative with … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Many of us end up ruining our financial lives before we even start. You might wake up one day, see your finances in shambles and wonder how you got yourself into the mess you are in. Regardless of where you stand financially, … Read more
Full disclosure: I love credit cards almost as much as I love credit card statistics. I have multiple cash-back credit cards, multiple travel rewards credit cards, a gas credit card (which doubles as my Costco credit card), and a few others too. I’m honestly not sure off the top of my head how many active … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. You’re here because you just accepted a job offering a 401k plan and have no idea if you should invest in it. Or you’ve been working a job and haven’t put much thought into investing in your plan until now. Whatever the … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. For many, buying a house or qualifying for a mortgage seems unattainable, especially as housing prices continue to rise. But this doesn’t mean you have to abandon your dream of home ownership. Surprisingly, there are several ways to buy a house without … Read more