It’s Wedding Season! Here’s How to Survive It Without Going Broke
It’s the start of wedding season! Have you been to a wedding? I am going to assume the answer is “yes.” I can confidently say that the goal of someone…
Budgeting
I’m Committing to a “Low-Buy” Year—Here’s What That Actually Looks Like For My Personal Finances
Many of you may have seen the low-buy year—or even no-buy year—trend on social media. I’m jumping on the bandwagon and setting some ground rules for myself as I embark…
The American Dream Trap: Maneuvering Major Expenses in Your Financial Adventure
From the moment we take our first steps, we’re handed a blueprint for the American dream: It’s the classic tale of success, promising a life of stability, security, and financial…
Dave Ramsey Is Wrong—Doing This Won’t Make You Wealthy, But There Is Another Way
Dave Ramsey is famous for his personal finance tips, most of which revolve around cutting expenses and adopting more frugal habits. That's great and sound advice, but it won't make…
Budgeting Is Dead—Do This Instead and Watch Your Wealth Grow
A recent poll showed 60% of Americans are scared of the word "budget," so they wind up doing nothing at all. You don't have to budget, but you do have…
10 Best Net Worth Trackers in 2024
Tracking your net worth can help you make informed financial decisions. Here are the apps we'd recommend.
Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio
Understanding your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is crucial for making wise investment decisions. Your DTI impacts your ability to qualify for loans, lock in low interest rates, and take advantage of…
How to Calculate Rental Income For Child Support
It depends on where you live and your rental income and expenses.
What Is the 50/30/20 Budget Rule?
The 50/30/20 rule is used to make it easier to create and stick to a budget.
Personal Finance is Personal: Mindy Falls Off the Budgeting Bandwagon (and Learns a Few Lessons From It)
Sticking to a budget is tough, and it only got more difficult for Mindy in February. Here's what happened.
Your Post-Layoff Financial Recovery Plan (Without Going Into Debt!)
If you're laid off, there are a few things you must tackle immediately—before the shock wears off. Why? So you can build your personal financial recovery plan and avoid debt.
8 Steps To Take Now To Prepare To Buy a Home in 2021
Buying a home is the largest financial transaction most Americans ever make. It can be a long, tedious journey—which means you should start now.
If 2020 Taught Us Anything About Money, It’s the Importance of THIS
You've probably heard about paying yourself first and thought it was a good idea. But if you didn't implement it then, there's no better time than now.
