Category: Personal Finance

Sometimes it may seem that everything about relationships these days is alternative and unexpected, but in one sense people remain quite traditional: we still tend […]

If you’re struggling to pay your bills, there’s some comfort in knowing you’re not alone. The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour , […]

Americans pay more than $12,000 a year for transportation , and for almost everyone that means owning a car. One of the reasons so many […]

It’s an ancient but fairly simple concept: instead of paying for things with currency, you exchange goods or services for things of equal value. You’ve […]

Your credit score is, well, everything: it determines how expensive loans will be (and whether you can get a loan at all), whether you can […]

The average price of a new car these days is approaching $50,000 , which is a lot of money and not always a good financial […]

Marriage is usually talked about in terms of love and relationships – the intensity of the emotions you feel towards each other, as well as […]

If you have subscriptions to services like Netflix and Uber Eats, or just like to sign up for free trials that require you to enter […]

When we become adults, most of us learn that money has a strange habit of disappearing almost magically. We use a wide range of psychological […]

During a recent attempt to buy tickets to see a comedian perform at a local arena, I was shocked that the fee charged was almost […]

Most advice offered to those struggling to make ends meet usually boils down to some variation of “spend less and/or earn more,” which often means […]

Renovating or remodeling a home doesn’t come cheap: The average cost of a renovation is around $22,000 , while the cost of a complete home […]

It’s a universally accepted fact that everything costs more these days. Trying to afford the essentials is becoming an increasingly difficult task, leading people to […]

If you have problems with impulse control, it is recommended that you disable one-click purchases on your Amazon account. Amazon’s patented 1-Click technology is convenient, […]

There was a time when writing a check to buy things was so common that the skill was taught in elementary schools. Today, less than […]

Existence increasingly resembles a subscription model, and commissions continue to rise. Rents are still much higher than they were just a few years ago, and […]

Food is one of those undeniable things in life. When food prices rise (due to inflation, supply chain issues, or any other reason), people get […]

Living costs continue to squeeze budgets everywhere (thanks to inflation), but of course, not all cities experience these costs equally. According to the Council for […]

It’s no secret that healthcare in the United States is difficult to afford, even for those with insurance. In fact, approximately 20% of U.S. households […]

A low credit score will always affect your ability to qualify for loans at decent rates. But given the current state of interest rates , […]

If your parents are “active seniors” spending their golden years biking together without a helmet, like the smiling silver foxes in the stock image above, […]

In 2022, much of Lifehacker’s personal finance coverage has weathered a year of record inflation , promises of student debt write-offs , the threat of […]

When most people plan for retirement , they make plans around their 67th birthday. However, supporters of the FIRE movement believe that it is possible […]

The end of the year is always a time for reflection, and your personal finances are no exception. Even in a year marked by record […]

For those saddled with debt, struggling with lifestyle biases, and overwhelmed by the current state of inflation , it’s all too easy to feel like […]

Whether you’ve just inherited an unexpected amount of money, are looking to buy a house , or are figuring out how to save money for […]

No one wants to be the friend who constantly has to skip dinners, concerts, and vacations due to a limited budget. Maybe your money is […]

Earlier this month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against Kim Kardashian for advertising cryptocurrencies on social media without revealing that she […]

Even if you live on a tight budget, it’s always a good idea to set aside some money for the future. But even as you […]

Perhaps you recently got a promotion (congratulations!), or paid off your debt (super congratulations!), or you are finally seeing a return on your investment. For […]

If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving work on your 67th birthday and taking an international cruise, well, the pandemic has likely shattered that vision. Because […]

You already know that the White House has announced a massive plan to write off student loan debts of millions of Americans – today a […]

In these difficult financial times, we are all looking for ways to save (or make) quick money. But you don’t have to save every penny […]

There is no shortage of scammers who pretend to be debt collectors and harass you with calls and text messages day after day. If you […]

Too often, what is considered passive income is more wrong than financial gurus would have you believe . In fact, many of the endeavors that […]

The idea of ​​making money without doing an active job sounds pretty sweet. When people talk about “making money while you sleep” (although this is […]

Ticket revenues have risen significantly since the lull caused by the COVID-19 lockdowns. We may never want to take live performances for granted again, and […]

The deadline for filing 2021 tax returns is just around the corner on Monday, April 18, 2022. Some of us have applied as quickly as […]