Category: Money

No matter how carefully you budget and plan, unexpected expenses are an inevitable part of life. Car repairs, medical bills, or home maintenance issues can […]

Physical money seems increasingly old-fashioned: Cash isn’t quite dead yet, but its use has been declining for years as people increasingly rely on cards and […]

When temperatures start to rise, many of us naturally want to open the windows, give it a good scrub and get rid of the clutter. […]

If you think about it, society is quite fragile. Most of it is just agreements between complete strangers to do certain things in a certain […]

When you’re making a large purchase , the promise of “no interest if paid in full” as part of a deferred interest promotion can seem […]

Bitcoin, the world’s first and largest cryptocurrency, has a unique feature called “halving” that occurs approximately every four years. The Bitcoin halving event is a […]

Welcome to Lifehacker’s How I Became series, where I ask real people how they actually got their jobs. This week I speak with Oubre Andres […]

Repairs are expensive and troublesome. The average renovation budget these days is closer to $20,000 , but even a modest bathroom renovation is a major […]

A preliminary settlement has been reached in a class-action lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia alleging that some vehicles are defective and at risk of being […]

I always prefer cash to payment apps, but it seems like Venmo is integral to sharing dinner, tipping baristas, or otherwise functioning as a social […]

When you hear the sad story of a scam victim, it’s easy to think: how the hell did they fall for it ? Because, of […]

Shock, confusion and panic are normal reactions when you find out you’ve been fired . As difficult as it may be, try to maintain a […]

The personal finance world loves acronyms. I myself am to blame for this; just last week I asked how you spend your money, like DINK […]

I’ve seen a lot of jokes and memes lately about “guilt tipping” or the social pressure to tip service workers. And of course, it’s a […]

In the modern era, you cannot live without electricity; everything necessary for life, from heating to video games, is disappearing from the ground. And for […]

At the start of a new year, many of us make big, ambitious resolutions to finally get our finances in order. We promise to cut […]

Wake up people, a new financial trend is gaining momentum . Budgeting out loud became the first personal finance trend on social media in 2024, […]

With prices for new and used cars still at sky-high levels, buying and selling a car has become much more difficult than before. High costs […]

Most of us probably have some kind of financial resolution to spend less and save more . But the idea of ​​”cutting costs” can be […]

You may have seen the acronyms DINK and HENRY in personal finance circles, or maybe in a TikTok trend . Not only do these terms […]

Do you sometimes spend money when you feel stressed, depressed, anxious or bored? This “emotional spending” is often impulsive and does not align with your […]

Do you constantly feel broke even if your bank account is in order? Are you obsessed with small purchases, even if you can afford them? […]

A new year brings new financial resolutions, and most of us set the same vague goals: “spend less” or “save more.” And of course, these […]

With the advent of free online trading platforms and investment apps, more people are choosing to manage their finances and investments instead of using a […]

You know what to do: It’s the start of a new month, and suddenly your bank account is taking a hit from multiple automatic payments […]

After you’ve emptied your bank account on holiday gifts, tested your stress limits by spending time with family, and put your brain to work during […]

Do you know how much you are really worth? Your net worth adds up the current value of what you own minus what you owe […]

The holiday season often causes even the most savvy spenders to overextend their budget. Gifts, parties, travel, food—it all adds up, especially on top of […]

You’ve heard that money can’t buy happiness , but you probably haven’t heard about the connection between wealth and happiness. While money itself doesn’t bring […]

The end of the year can be a stressful time financially, with costs for gifts, parties, travel and holiday food really adding up. And with […]

Whether you forgot to come up with a thoughtful gift because you were too busy with work or simply couldn’t find the perfect gift, most […]

As inflation pushed consumer prices to dizzying heights in 2022, many households cut discretionary spending to afford essentials like fuel, food and rent. Egg prices […]

By the time you reach 30, you’ll likely feel some social pressure to achieve certain financial goals. Save a year’s salary. Be debt free. Have […]

Pets need medical care just like you and me, and just like you and me, medicine can be shockingly expensive, especially as your cat or […]

If you have a flexible spending account (FSA), you know what to do: Use the funds before the end of the year or lose them. […]

Financial luck can come in many forms: inheritances, trusts, stock options, lottery winnings and, to a lesser extent, government checks. Very often people spend most […]

With Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday just around the corner, you’ll likely be entering your credit card information online a lot more than usual. How […]

In movies, safes are magical: located in bank vaults, they are portrayed as the safest things in the universe. Thieves targeting safes must plan for […]

Talking about money can cause tension and misunderstandings between family members. Bring attention to retirement and estate planning, as well as your aging parents, and […]

I’ve written before about how you should treat your budget like a healthy diet . Of course, you can try hard limits—like the mathematical approach […]