The Money Questions You Should Be Able to Answer
For anyone burdened with debt, fighting lifestyle creep, or overwhelmed by the current state of inflation, it’s all too easy to feel as if your finances are out of your…
Do This Mid-Year Financial Checkup Right Now
New Year’s isn’t the only time to talk financial resolutions. With summer in full swing, while you’re about halfway between your last year’s resolutions and the next, now is also…
How to Juggle Multiple Credit Cards (Without Going Into Debt)
For anyone risk-averse like me, the biggest challenge that came with your first credit card wasn’t about using your new plastic too much. Quite the opposite: You had to overcome…
Why You Should Never Use Your Retirement Savings to Pay Off Debt
Planning for retirement is a critical financial goal that requires careful consideration and disciplined saving. However, life can sometimes throw unexpected financial challenges our way, leading some to consider tapping…
How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many?
There’s no magic number for how many credit cards you should have at any one time. The answer is different not only from person to person, but it’ll change for…
How to Protect Your Finances From a Future Government Shutdown
Last week Congress agreed to raise the debt ceiling, narrowly avoiding a first ever default in U.S. history. While the crisis has been averted for now, the deal only buys…
The Three-Step Financial Checklist Every College Grad Needs
When it comes to personal finances, the summer after graduating college is daunting. After the rush of graduation starts to fade, reality sets in. Your newfound financial independence means freedom,…
How You Could Be Impacted If a Debt Ceiling Agreement Isn’t Reached
The U.S. is days away from not being able to pay its bills. Ever since the U.S. hit the debt ceiling (aka, the total amount of federal debt allowed to…
How to Tell ‘Good’ Debt From ‘Bad’
Debt is a scary word, but it’s a necessary part of moving through the world today. If you want to rent an apartment, buy a car, take out a loan,…
Ignore This Bad Financial Advice That’s Everywhere Online
Here’s my two cents: The financial advice doled out by “experts” on TikTok or personal finance “gurus” on Instagram is always going to be a little shitty. Even if what…