How to budget when your income is inconsistent
Like many freelancers, I tend to have an inconsistent income. Most months my income is fairly stable. Some months, it can be double (or half) what it was the previous month. Most months, […]
4 extreme ways to save money on a college education
There’s no doubt that attending college can be expensive. So it’s not surprising that many potential students are looking for ways to save money on a college education. There are plenty of small moves you […]
Can a ‘no-spend’ month really improve your finances?
Want to change your money mindset? Try a no-spend month. A no-spend month is exactly what it sounds like. You pick a month and decide you simply won’t spend any money until the month is […]
What’s your personality type when it comes to money?
You may or may not know if you’re a ISFJ or a ESTP, but those are not the personality types we’re looking at here. According to Ken Honda, author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of […]
Do you make enough money to live well in these 8 cities?
There’s no doubt about it. Living a nice life in the United States costs money. But how much exactly? How much money is enough to make you happy? That seems like an impossible question. Not least […]
Could you afford a comfortable life in these 8 cities?
There’s no doubt about it. Living a nice life in the United States costs money. But how much exactly? How much money is enough to make you happy? That seems like an impossible question. Not least […]
5 ways to make improving your finances fun
Not everybody loves a challenge, but for those who do, they can work wonders. Try these five money challenges in whatever form gets you most fired up to improve your finances. 1. The Savings Challenge […]
10 financial goals for the first half of 2021
Many of us have faced tough times recently, and some of us have realized that we’re not as well-prepared for financial uncertainty as we thought. As we all try and get back on track financially, […]
Is a college degree really worth the debt?
Opinions are split, but not evenly. In spite of soaring student debt, often heralded as a crisis by the national media, the majority of students still say it was worth going into debt to get […]
7 ways you can profit from your credit card
Some people still think credit cards should be avoided at all costs. I happen to think they’re very wrong. Credit cards, used correctly, are convenient, useful, and an almost inevitable part of adult life. They can […]