6 ways to organize your bills
Making sure all of your bills are paid on time every month can be a tedious and time-consuming task. But it’s also an important one. Consistently paying your bills on schedule can help […]
How to tell if you’re wasting money
No one intentionally opens up their wallet and throws their cash directly down the drain. But some spending habits have the potential to feel like the equivalent. Here’s the catch: What may be “throwing money […]
The ‘whiter’ your ZIP code, the less you’ll likely pay for insurance, study shows
Structural inequality in American often financially penalizes communities of color. Across the country, many Black and Latino citizens pay more for services and expenses, including home loans, property taxes and even car insurance, based on location. To […]
Great gifts for the artists in your life
Not every artist needs everything on this list, but each one of these gifts is designed to enable your artist loved one to take their flavor of visual expression to the next level. Not only […]
Yes, you can be arrested for debt. Here’s how that works
You can’t be arrested for debt just because you’re behind on payments. No creditor of consumer debt — including credit cards, medical debt, a payday loan, mortgage or student loans — can force you […]
10 awesome life goals to set & achieve
Nowadays, society is all about achieving and succeeding. As a result, there’s tons of pressure to accomplish life goals, big and small, in everything from finances to personal growth. Amid all of this demand for […]
A guide to microloans for women-owned small businesses
There are 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the U.S., and they generate 1.8 trillion dollars per year. Nonetheless, in 2019, less than 3% of all venture capital funds went to female founders. It’s important for […]
A guide to getting through financial hardship
If you’re suffering through a period of financial hardship—whether it was caused by a loss of income, a medical emergency or some other challenging situation—you’re not alone. Approximately 64% of Americans currently report feeling stressed […]
How to negotiate medical bills
Facing a staggering medical bill can feel overwhelming, but if you find yourself struggling to pay, don’t give up hope. You may be able to work with the hospital, doctor, ambulance service or other healthcare […]
9 ways to improve your financial life
Like any goal, making it in life financially is a matter of developing good everyday habits. That doesn’t mean you need to overhaul your entire lifestyle and start sticking to a draconian budget starting tomorrow. […]