Expert tips for teaching teens how to budget
Money is easy to blow but vital to build. If you want to learn more about how to talk to your teen about budgeting, this guide is for you. This article consists of insights from […]
Maybe you don’t need a big emergency fund after all
How much you need in a designated emergency fund depends on many factors, not least of which is your level of non-discretionary expenses.
How many Bitcoins are left?
Bitcoin has gained popularity as an investment in recent years, due to its unique design and underlying technology. Part of what gives Bitcoin value is that it has a limited supply. There will only ever be 21 […]
How much of your paycheck should you save?
You have big dreams for the future. Maybe it’s buying a home with a drool-worthy, airy kitchen. Maybe it’s an early retirement so you can jet off with your S.O. and see the world. Regardless […]
Most Americans expect to work after retirement age
What it means to be retired in America may look differently than we imagine, as more than 6 in 10 Americans think they’ll keep working after retirement, according to the latest MagnifyMoney survey. The financial […]
14 personal finance tips to create a better tomorrow
Nothing gets the adrenaline going like talking about, wait for it, personal finance tips! What a great discussion topic, especially for the holidays. Second only to talking politics. Sarcasm aside… talking personal finances should be more commonplace. Maybe less of […]
How does unemployment work?
Millions of Americans who never imagined they’d be out of work—especially in what was until recently an incredibly hot job market—suddenly have been forced by the coronavirus pandemic to learn the ins and outs of […]
Unrealized gains & losses 101
When an investor looks at their portfolio and sees that it has gone up or down in value, it can feel exciting or terrible, depending on the day. However, the investor doesn’t actually make or […]
What’s causing America’s retirement crisis? 9 statistics you need to know
Many Americans face a more difficult retirement than their parents enjoyed, thanks to vanishing employer pension benefit programs, potential cuts in Social Security benefits and rising health care costs, according to “The Nation’s Retirement System”, a […]
How to budget for a baby
Having a baby can fill your house with love. It also can take a toll on your finances. So while you’re obsessing about pink, blue, or both, try not to forget about the green. Just […]