5 ways to budget for travel while paying student loans
Get a job. Travel the world. Pay off student loans. At first glance, it might seem impossible to pursue all these goals at the same time. How can you travel the world if you have […]
Here’s how much money you really need to retire
The venerable 4% rule isn’t as unassailable as many people think (as Ben Le Fort points out in this article). Image Credit: Prostock-Studio / istockphoto. Definitions and Origins of the 4% Rule The 4% rule says […]
Bad money habits you probably have & don’t know it
Your financial future is an important thing to plan for. In order to have a good financial future and have more money, you need to make wise financial decisions today. There are many common bad money […]
10 easy ways to make bank when you sell your house
When it’s time to sell your home, most sellers are looking to get more money but may not know how to go about it. When real estate prices are high and inventory is low, it […]
5 home improvement scams to avoid at all costs
Seniors have traditionally been the targets, but an urgent demand for home improvements born of the work-from-home spike, a dearth of tradespeople, and a shortage of building materials has increased the potential for home improvement […]
The whopping number of Americans who saw bills increase because of inflation
Nothing is less fun than paying bills – except, maybe, studying how Americans pay their bills. But that’s what one personal finance site did, and the results are both serious and weird. By […]
Should you really put your bonus into your retirement fund?
If you’re wondering what to do with bonus money, you’re not alone. Investing your bonus money in a tax-advantaged retirement account like a 401(k) has some tangible advantages. Not only will the extra cash help your nest […]
What’s the average tax refund in your state?
To honor Americans’ annual ritual of squaring up with Uncle Sam, LendingTree researchers analyzed the latest IRS data to see which states’ taxpayers got the biggest average refunds — and which saw the smallest. We […]
40 ways to make traveling on a budget a breeze
So, you want to know how to travel on a budget? It is easier than you think, and there are some great ways to save money. We have compiled 40 tips for traveling on a budget […]
The unique experience of Black entrepreneurs
Most business owners agree that the entrepreneurship journey is unique. It can be demanding, lonely, tiresome, and hard. But, all journeys aren’t created equally, especially as it relates to black entrepreneurs especially when only 1% of […]