Many details of one’s personal life were kept out of public view in the older generations from the 20th century. This ideal hasn’t been passed down as well to the current adult generations, who have the ability to be completely anonymous while speaking to people across the globe. Anything you want to share can easily […]
Trying to figure out how to survive on a budget is one of most challenging things you can do. And those in high cost of living areas can find it even more challenging, because how much everything costs can vary significant depending on where you live. In fact, just moving from a state that levy […]
Lenders look at a myriad of financial factors when they run your credit report, but there’s another unlikely indicator that creditors are starting to pay attention to: your friends as presented by your social media accounts. What do your Instagram friends have to do with your credit history? Well, the concept of peer pressure, far […]
Many of us donate to a worthy cause year round. Unfortunately, just as there are good people trying to help others, there are also plenty of scammers out there. You want to feel good about where your money is going, and you want to make sure that you aren’t just lining the pockets of some […]
My finances are largely automated. Most of my regular bills are paid automatically with a credit card or through direct withdrawal from my checking account. This setup is convenient, and it means that I don’t have to spend a lot of time trying to remember when to pay my bills. Even my retirement account and emergency […]
We’ve considered buying a home a major milestone of financial and lifestyle achievement for years. It’s one of those steps that we all feel we need to take in order to be successful. However, I’ve been a homeowner, and I like renting better – even if I am “throwing money away.” (And I don’t think […]
