Using a prepaid card has changed the way I handle money. They are safe alternatives to your bank-provided debit card, and you can use them virtually... more →

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I had the opportunity to try out SAVVI Financial. At first glance, it seems like another budgeting tool or net worth tracker. It is neither... more →

When Warren Buffet gives you advice on how to invest, you listen. Also known as the Oracle of Omaha, he is one of the most famous investors... more →

The Federal Reserve says that 40% of American adults have less than $400 in savings. To change the narrative, I challenge you to save $500 by... more →

It’s not easy to pick the right budget, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all experience. Your circumstances and goals are specific to... more →

Bank promos and bank bonuses might be my favorite side hustle. At one point, I had a quarterly schedule for opening new accounts with different... more →

Purchasing a home is a joyous occasion. There is one thing that feels even better – paying off your mortgage. Have you looked at your... more →

Sometimes, we need to save money in a pinch. Perhaps there’s something we really want to do like attend Martha’s bachelorette party in Vegas... more →

Looking for a way to make a little extra cash? If you have a tad bit of time to spare and want to exchange it for some cash, then here are some... more →

Honestly, how often have you had one of those moments where you though I deserve this as you were standing in front of a highly over-priced... more →

Every once in a while you get a pleasant surprise when you realize you have a tad bit of extra money in your bank account. But before you head... more →

You don’t necessarily have to make more money to spend less and save more. Spending less starts with changing your overall money spending... more →

I can tell you all about how expensive it is to go to college today, and I will because that’s the point of this blog post. But the bottom... more →

We talk a lot about budgeting, but the truth is traditional budgets don’t work for everyone. They can be challenging to keep up and maintain,... more →

Before you get really excited, these are not get-rich-quick schemes. If I’m being 100 percent honest with you, I have yet to find one that... more →

Swipe it, tap it, Apple it — do we even know what cash looks like? I honestly can’t remember the last time I pulled out a good ol’ fashioned... more →

Valentine’s Day — sounds expensive. Seriously, this year American’s are expected to spend $30-billion this year for the occasion. If you’re... more →

Is 2019 the year that you finally start that side hustle you’ve been dreaming of having? Maybe you’re having a tad bit of trouble figuring... more →

We are quick to remind ourselves, and everyone else, that money doesn’t make you happy. While that might be true, money does give you the... more →

Personally, I’m not a big fan of survey websites. I find them to be all talk and no action. And by action, I mean the action of cash going... more →

The side gig economy means that average people like you and I can trade our time and skills, when we’re off the clock, and make a little extra... more →

 Are you waiting for your boss to notice how hard you’ve been working? We believe if we work hard, get involved and do great work,... more →

I am constantly looking for ways to improve my productivity. Time is money, at least that’s what they tell me. There are countless ways to... more →

Let’s be honest, we could all be better at finances. And by “we could all be better at finances” I clearly mean I could be better at finances.... more →

 It’s really easy to let small spending go. A few dollars here, a few dollars there… but we develop bad habits, and our small... more →

The New Year is here and, as always, I’m thinking about finances. Specifically, how to save more money. Saving money can be a challenge, but... more →

Have you ever noticed that after Christmas sales on some things are amazing? While there are a lot of great sales out there, especially during... more →

It’s the end of the year which means it’s the perfect time for you to be thinking about your budget. And before you firm up your budget,... more →

Credit score. It just makes me shiver to even think about looking at my credit score, knowing I likely have bad credit (or at least less than... more →

There are so many bad money habits out there. I’d imagine you could probably name a few of your worst without really putting a lot of thought... more →

If you’re looking to use up some last minute vacation days or looking for somewhere to head in the next few trips without breaking the bank,... more →

It’s the thought that counts when it comes to giving away presents… but it sure helps if you can make a little side cash from those thoughts... more →

The biggest chunk of change from our income typically goes to our housing and general living expenses and if you’re living in a hot stop with... more →

According to the stats, it would appear that the millennial age group is in the prime years of their life for home ownership. Even so, less... more →

Being environmentally friendly is very on-trend. As it should be with climate change, high energy costs and our general modern environmental... more →

It began as the punniest holiday ever but quickly grew into an earnest (if somewhat random) celebration of the long-running (and still going)... more →

Play your cards right and you might be able to line up a month’s worth of free meals if you were to try out all nine of the meal kit companies... more →

Who doesn’t want more money nowadays? We’ve got you covered on that front. Here comes a long list of different ideas on how to generate... more →

Fall for the hype this week and you’re out an average of $143.56 for Valentine’s Day. Crafts and other do-it-yourself tactics can... more →

Flu vaccines aren’t just for the elderly  anymore. Here are 25 reasons you should go get vaccinated. more →

Financially successful people tend to all have a lot of self-discipline. Improving your discipline in one area of your life often spills into... more →

The Apple Store and Google Play together offer more digital cookbooks than you probably have room for on your mobile device. So which one is... more →

The new tax law will have a profound impact on the housing market, although in ways that go beyond the deductibility of mortgage interest and... more →

Four out of five U.S. households will get a tax cut as a result of the legislation that President Donald Trump signed into law today. more →

Bitcoin has accelerated its pace of appreciation in recent months, and if the current levels between $15,000 and $19,000 make you itch for some... more →

Stocks appear to be increasing in volatility, yet the markets closed on Monday, December 4 with the Dow Jones Industrial Average is staying north... more →

If you can’t get approved for a home loan from a bank, you might want to look into applying for a peer-to-peer mortgage. more →

While donations of any kind are appreciated, gifting investments benefits both the giver and the receiver. Here are four key things to know... more →

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if gains in the stock market could actually reduce U.S. government indebtedness? If that were true, money might... more →

There’s a saying, trees don’t grow to the sky. What does that have to do with investing? Everything! Especially after a year in the stock... more →

There’s nothing more annoying while driving than having a sagging headliner touching your head. It’s annoying in the kind of way... more →