THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. As our world becomes increasingly complex and interconnected, it seems that many things are simultaneously getting worse and more expensive. From healthcare to education, housing to technology, individuals on a popular online forum examine how these things have both deteriorated in quality … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. There are a lot of ways to save money out there. The problem is, you’ve heard most of them, like buying generic over name brand or canceling your cable. I want to offer something different, so I created ten creative ways to … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Baby boomers, be warned! As the years pass, so does our understanding of modern financial scams. With changing technology comes more opportunities for fraudsters to take advantage of you and your hard-earned money. The key is staying informed so you can spot … Read more
The average commute time for Americans is 27.6 minutes one way in 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While that number likely went down during the pandemic, many companies are starting to require workers to go back to the workplace. Anecdotally, just about everyone I know aside from one couple has already gone back … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you want to be wealthy? Most people say they do, but few people take the steps necessary to become wealthy. Many people think it’s all about having a high-paying job or making wise investments, but other factors are also at play. … Read more
I’ve encountered the term “forced savings” or “forced saving” for years without giving it a second thought. It was one of those financial buzzwords that went in one ear and out the other. This changed recently when I realized that forced saving is literally all around us. Approximately 66% of Americans own their homes and … Read more
You don’t need to be told that good credit opens up a world of opportunities and bad credit can have far-reaching, potentially costly consequences. Whether you’ve never had a credit card to your name or you’re recovering from a significant financial setback, you know it’s in your interest to build your credit history and boost … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. The cost of groceries is one of the biggest expenses in everyone’s monthly budget. Too many people accept the rising cost of their grocery spending. But you don’t have to. There are plenty of easy ways to spend less money on groceries, … Read more
Investing in the stock market can be life changing. Even simply contributing up to the employer match in your 401(k) can drastically change the lifestyle you can afford to enjoy during retirement. But just because investing can drastically improve your finances, you can really screw up your financial life if you don’t get some basics … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you looking to invest your money but don’t know where to start? Or have you been investing for a while but aren’t seeing your money grow? Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, has 22 investing rules that can help you be a successful … Read more