15 ideas for opening your own Etsy shop
If you’ve got some extra time on your hands due to the coronavirus pandemic, you might consider using that time to bring in some extra cash. It could feel great to pour your energy into creating […]
Can’t pay your bills? Here’s how to prioritize them
When you’re struggling to make ends meet, bills like a mortgage, auto loan, credit card and more can pile up. It’s easy to lose sight of financial priorities when you’re facing such hardship. But some […]
The 7 biggest retirement fears for Americans today
Americans have always struggled to save. Many live paycheck to paycheck, on the very edge of financial security. Historically, that savings shortfall has been all the more dramatic when it comes to saving for retirement. But […]
5 strategies for paying your student loans when you’re broke
Note that the government is allowing an interest-free pause for repayment on most federal student loans through the end of September 2020 to help ease the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Many other lenders and […]
5 ways to stay productive working from home
Working from home isn’t a new concept. Before COVID, around 16% of the total workforce , or 26 million Americans, were already working from home at least part of the time. And now? It’s likely millions more. […]
8 ways COVID-19 may change our health & finances forever
For weeks — months at this point — the novel coronavirus pandemic has dominated the news headlines and our lives. Stay-at-home orders meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, along with the steps many individuals […]
9 simple ways to lower your cell phone bill
Cell phones are an essential part of our everyday lives, but their monthly cost can sometimes be too much to handle. As with many other expenses, your cell phone bill can build over time without […]
How cleaning out your fridge can save you money
If you haven’t already cleaned out your refrigerator while on lockdown, now’s the time to do so. Not only can it be a very zen exercise and make you feel better about your eating habits […]
What makes a good business? Warren Buffett says ‘return on capital’
What is return on capital? Return on Capital (ROC) is a number that measures the profits relative to the amount of money that’s been invested in a business. It’s a way to determine a business’s skill […]
6 ways to use your credit card points to help others
Frequent flyer Nancy Mina built up over 800,000 airline miles from years of jetting around the globe. As the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. and the world hard, she realized the miles sitting in her […]