Category: Budgeting

If there’s one thing everyone knows about the impact of tariffs, it’s that no one knows anything. A common theme is confusion as tariff rates […]

The only thing that is certain about the current tariff situation is that many things will become more expensive for US consumers. The impact of […]

Summer brings sunshine, vacations, outdoor concerts—and the inability to leave the house without accidentally spending $20. Your budget is never truly fixed. It changes depending […]

These days, it’s impossible to live long without hearing the word ” tariff ,” and for most of us, just the word causes anxiety. Household […]

Since we seem to be living in an era of ever-increasing food prices, we’re all looking for ways to lower our food bills . Considering […]

While a “ no purchase month ” is not in my future, I do adhere to certain minimalist rules to keep my finances on track, […]

If you’re trying to get your finances back on track – and who isn’t? – you’ll probably see ” no-buy months ” and “low-buy years” […]

Losing a job can be overwhelming, but taking immediate control of your finances is critical to maintaining stability during your job search. I’ve written before […]

It’s not just the eggs : everything essential to our lives is becoming increasingly more expensive, including the energy we use to run appliances, heat […]

We all have financial challenges that make our stomachs churn. You know the ones: checking your credit card balance after a month of spending, finally […]

I know what it’s like when the thought of looking at your personal finances makes your stomach turn. The first step to gaining control of […]

I’m good at a lot of things, but managing my money isn’t always one of them. My New Year’s resolution is to become more financially […]

When making decisions, who doesn’t think about where exactly their money is going? It’s one thing to stick to strict monetary amounts and percentages that […]

Life is full of tasks that need to be accomplished: there is work, cleaning and maintaining order in our homes , undergoing medical checkups, feeding […]

As more and more companies move to a subscription model, we all have to juggle multiple monthly payments just to access the basics. The average […]

Borrowing money can be expensive and surprisingly difficult, especially for small loans that you may need for emergencies and unexpected expenses. Personal loans through banks […]

There are some basic, unavoidable facts about adulthood . You need to clean up your house . You need to pay attention to what you […]

Making a budget is an important part of taking control of your life. Knowing where your money is going means you can start steering your […]

As water usage rates rise , you may be looking for ways to use (and therefore pay) less water. Finding out which of your appliances […]

Life is expensive, even if you work full time (or more than full time). The struggle is real, and it gets even harder as you […]

Cooking at home has always been (and probably always will be) the cheaper option. You can recreate your favorite fast food or restaurant dishes, find […]

With so many resources available, many rely on budgeting apps and software to manage their finances. While I’ve personally recommended all sorts of personal finance […]

Regardless of what the weather forecast says, summer is coming to an end, and so is the peak of summer travel. When you return from […]

Life can take unexpected turns. Most of us envision a certain trajectory for our lives: you grow up, you move, you get a job, and […]

Budgeting is a problem. Even if you know all the spreadsheet best practices , doing it yourself can be confusing and time consuming. But I […]

Depending on where you live, knowing which form of transportation is most cost-effective for you can save you hundreds of dollars a month. But is […]

Time is money, or so they say. But how much is your time really worth? When you’re deciding what to do with your free time, […]

If you are looking for a way to track your expenses and stay within your budget, then you need to choose the right expense tracker […]

In the 2021-2022 academic year, the average college student spent between $628 and $1,471 on textbooks and supplies. Since the price of textbooks typically increases […]

Love hurts sometimes, but when it comes to dating in an economic downturn, sometimes your wallet beats faster than your heart. You’ve probably noticed that […]

While there’s no shortage of money-saving tips every college student should know , certain upskilling costs are unavoidable, like buying a laptop. And with computer […]

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its latest consumer price index and the results are disappointing. Overall, commodity prices across the board were up 1% […]