Maybe You Have a ‘Financial Kink’?
I’m a woman on the internet. This means I’ve gotten a DM from a stranger that begins with “hello goddess…” and ends with a request to send me money. While…
You Can Shift From a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset
Do you constantly worry about not having enough money? Are you afraid to spend on things you want or need? This feeling of lack or limitation is known as a…
Avoid These ‘Money-Saving’ Habits That Don’t Actually Save You Money
With almost everything—food, shelter, gas, recreation, you name it—costing more each month than the last, it makes sense to look for any opportunity to adjust spending habits to save a…
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…
An Age-By-Age Guide to Teaching Kids About Money
This post is part of our “Big Talks” series—a guide to helping parents navigate the most important conversations they’ll have with their kids. Read more here. From learning how to…
Five Things All First-time Credit Card Holders Need to Know
Use your credit card right, and you could build the kind of credit history that saves you thousands of dollars throughout your life. On the flip side, misusing your credit…
Take Advantage of These Tax Tips to Pay for College
Typically when you hear “distribution planning,” you think of retirement. However, the tax planning that goes into retirement planning can be applied to other major expenses; namely, paying for college.…
Why You Should Stop Sending Checks in the Mail, Especially Now
If you’re dropping checks in the mail to your landlord or utility provider, it’s time to look for a different way to pay your bills. Check fraud and mail theft…
What It Means to Be “Unbanked” (and What It Costs You)
To keep our money safe, most of us have, at minimum, a checking and a savings account. But many Americans have no sort of bank account at all. Outside of…
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…