Category: Personal Finance

This month we asked you to curb your impulsive spending habits. Impulsive spending is an unplanned waste that you usually regret because it turns you […]

It’s easy to get distracted from thinking about money or personal finances. Money is greed. Money is boring. The money is being sold. The problem […]

When popular myths are disproved , people often throw the baby out with the bath water. Buying a home can be overdone , but that […]

For a while, Aldi has been a favorite with thrifty buyers. Its business model is simple, the company advertises little, and most of the products […]

You’ve heard of emergency funds and they are essential for setbacks and financial pitfalls. In the event of more serious financial emergencies, the Financial Samurai […]

If you are not using the Travel Rewards program, you are missing out on a free flight. However, there are so many programs out there […]

It’s important to learn the basics of personal finance , but perhaps more important is how you think about money. A lot of personal finance […]

If This Then That ( IFTTT ) is a useful tool for automating actions between your web applications, but it can also be useful for […]

Your finances matter, but there are much more important things in life, and some decisions must be about more than money. However, these decisions can […]

February’s task was not easy, but many who joined have saved hundreds , and some even thousands! That’s why we started it in the first […]

There is nothing wrong with wasting money, but we often waste money mindlessly on unnecessary shit . Our brains can be easily made to consume, […]

Flight prices fluctuate a lot, so if you want a great deal, you need to arrive at the right time. The When to Buy tool […]

This month, we introduced you to bargaining on bills so you can save money throughout the year. How did everything go? Maybe you had a […]

Not all couples receive a tax bonus upon marriage. Some actually receive a marriage penalty, which happens when their combined income pushes them into a […]

My uncle Danny once helped me buy a new Corolla while I watched in awe. He was a ruthless bargaining beast. He threatened. He acted […]

If your landlord only accepts rent by check, this is just one extra thing to remember each month. However, your bank can help you automate […]

This is tax season, which also means this is tax scam season, and email fraud is up 400% this year, according to the IRS. The […]

Every week, we share shortcuts, workspaces, and productivity tips from our favorite experts. Today is my turn. I’m Christine and this is how I handle […]

If you have a home to sell, you can make more money over time by renting it out. This calculator from Forbes will help you […]

Even if you don’t have Prime, you can still get free shipping from Amazon if you hit the spending threshold. Until recently, that threshold was […]

Car insurance is usually cheaper if you are married , and it seems to be cheaper as well if you own a home. Data from […]

Comcast regrets the service outage earlier this week and wants to compensate you with a loan to your monthly account. In a press release on […]

Paying your taxes on your own can be a nightmare, but if you’re going to hire someone to prepare them for you, you need to […]

A lot of people think thrift is about saving money at the expense of your time: you spend all day clipping coupons just to save […]

Life insurance is easy to ditch. This is similar to what you do later in life, and it seems difficult too. To get things off […]

Sometimes it makes sense to invest in quality. For example, buying cheap replacement clothes can end up costing you more . At the same time, […]

For a long time I was very afraid that I would not have enough money, and this even worsened my finances . There are many […]

Debt counseling is a real service and can be incredibly helpful for people with large debts, including student loans. However, there are many scammers who […]

Android / iOS: If you live with roommates, it can be tricky to keep track of all of your total expenses, from rent to groceries […]

We often spend our finances buying what we really, really want. New, larger TV. More beautiful phone. The best clothes. Of course, this habit usually […]

On average, rents are expected to rise by only about one percent this year, according to Zillow. However, this number may differ slightly depending on […]

Most homes are expensive, so if you want to buy you have to be smart. And generally, the longer you plan to own a home, […]

Your home is probably the most expensive thing you have ever owned, and these costs exceed the closing price. There is the cost of a […]

This month, we introduced you to bargaining on bills so you can save money throughout the year. There are several tried and true negotiating tactics […]

If your student loan debt is a burden, there are several options that may offer some relief, from income-based repayment to student loan refinancing . […]

If you have a high credit rating, you may qualify for a No Preset Spending Limit (NPSL) card. However, credit limits do matter when it […]

Sometimes it can be difficult to determine when to bring up the topic of salary in a job interview. However, you need to know what […]

If you are looking to buy a home , you are likely to go shopping. And seeking approval means multiple lenders will check your credit […]

You know how to handle your money: you have a budget, a savings plan, and you get rid of debt. But now what? This is […]

A loan can affect everything from your monthly bills to your ability to buy a home . So if you have a solid result, you […]