We hear a lot about the government entitlement programs, particularly in an election year. However, most Americans are unaware of what the programs offer to citizens and who is eligible. Here is a breakdown of four of the most common entitlement programs and what financial assistance they offer to those in need:
Winning the lottery may not be all it’s cracked up to be. Statistics show 70% of lottery winners spend all of their fortune within a few years. Basically, if you didn’t know how to handle your money well before playing the lottery, you don’t magically get a visit from the Personal Finance Fairy who blesses [...]
I recently had the privilege of being a fly on the wall during a one-on-one interview with Ramit Sethi, author of the New York Times Best Seller I Will Teach You to Be Rich. And while I can’t divulge the details of the interview (as much as I’d like to share them with you), I [...]
I’m sure you had a dream of suddenly receiving a huge windfall at one point or another. Receiving an inheritance, writing a best-selling book, or winning the lottery are all ideas that capture our imaginations. The problem, though, is that many of use aren’t ready to have that type of cash drop on us. The [...]
When my husband and I first moved to Indiana, it took us more than one trip to the DMV to get our driver’s licenses transferred to our new state. Indiana required several documents — like my birth certificate, our marriage license, proof of residency, etc — that we had a little trouble tracking down after [...]
Money can be one of the biggest stressors in a marriage, and fights over money can often lead to divorce. Don’t let your relationship be a casualty of money stress. Here are some money moves that can strengthen any marriage, in addition to helping your bottom line: 1. Get on the same page. People get [...]
