DINK: Living the dual income no kids lifestyle
More and more Millennials and Gen Xers are deciding to wait to have kids, or not have kids at all. This choice is partly financial. Having children can increase a couple’s expenses by 10% to […]
States where people are struggling most to pay their bills
As a general budgeting rule, it’s not wise to go into debt to meet day-to-day spending needs. But with the COVID-19 pandemic impacting every aspects of American life, the rules are changing. In fact, U.S. […]
9 myths about FDIC insurance debunked
When I was growing up, my grandmother kept her cash in a coffee can above the fridge. I never knew how much money was in that old blue Maxwell House tin, but I was always […]
How to save money when shopping at IKEA
There’s something thrilling about going to IKEA. The vibrant, complementary colors, the smell of Swedish meatballs and cinnamon buns in the air and the dizzying array of merchandise all make for a really fun afternoon. […]
Everything you (n)ever wanted to know about a colonoscopy
Last spring at my long-overdue, full-body exam, my doc did the mental math, and told me I was overdue for my screening colonoscopy. Really? I should go to another doctor who’s going to stick a […]
These Americans are most likely to cheat on their taxes
Tax Day, typically in April, brings W-2s, proof of health insurance and sniffing out deductions. But have you ever been tempted to fudge those deductions — for instance, say you gave to charity when you […]
What to do when the stock market is crashing
I have been careless in some of my decision-making. Careless is being generous. My decisions were naïve and arrogant. When I was learning how to start investing with little money, I bought SiriusXM stock on news […]
How much money should I save a month?
We’ve all got dreams. Maybe yours is drinking from a coconut on a beach in Bora Bora during your honeymoon, raising a family in a warm and comfortable home, or biking through the countryside of […]
Pros & cons of the F.I.R.E movement
Most people dream of the day they clock in for the very last time. Of course, in most cases, we imagine that’ll be when we’re a little grayer around the ears. What if you could […]
10 creative ways you can donate to charity (and get a tax break)
Donating to charity looks differently to each generation. Gen Z does things differently than Millennials, who do things differently than Baby Boomers. Each generation is putting their own spin on clothing, movies, technology and even […]