Category: Money

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 […]

Paper checks are becoming a thing of the past like the dinosaurs, and fast. These days, only about 0.05% of payments are made by check, […]

Good news for savers: The IRS announced yesterday that next year’s contribution limits for 401(k)s and other tax-advantaged retirement plans are increasing to account for […]

Many financial goals can be at least partially automated . While I typically caution against using artificial intelligence in personal finance, most money-saving apps are […]

I’m a woman on the Internet. This means that I received a private message from a stranger that begins with the words ” hello goddess… […]

Saving for retirement is an important part of every person’s financial planning. Previously, I recommended dividing your money into multiple accounts so you can see […]

Last month , the police department in Lower Marion, Pennsylvania , just north of Philadelphia, warned residents about a new scam. But unlike those that […]

I confess: I checked my partner’s phone to catch him being unfaithful. But while I was combing through their messages looking for evidence of infidelity, […]

Parking, like everything else associated with car ownership, is expensive . If you live in a dense urban area like New York City, you could […]

Thanks to credit and debit cards, digital wallets, peer-to-peer apps and bank transfers, sending money digitally has become the norm these days. While this convenience […]

The Roth IRA is a powerful retirement savings tool. Especially for young people , this is the best way to take full advantage of compound […]

Robo-advisors have one key goal: to simplify the investment process. These automated digital platforms use algorithms to provide investment advice, portfolio management and other services […]

With more than 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck and many people unable to cover a $400 emergency like car repairs or an unexpected […]

Having a higher credit limit on your credit card can be beneficial for several reasons. This can help improve your credit score by lowering your […]

Have you experienced gas pump shock recently? The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.78 as of October 4, 2023, and in […]

Have you ever paid for a ridiculously expensive drink in cash and therefore it was “free”? Or spent an extra 30 bucks just to get […]