Ever since the surge of the pandemic, many people are finding it difficult to save money. Seeing money put away starts to feel like a sacrifice than planning financial security. When challenges arise it’s easy to not think of the future. What’s happening right now is giving us a sense of alarm that we forget …
Chime is a mobile banking service that offers a variety of features for managing your finances, from checking your account balances to transferring funds from one account to another. It’s the first mobile-only bank in the US, and it just launched its latest version of its app. Chime has lots of features that make it …
What is an Index Fund? Index funds are a type of mutual fund that passively tracks an index. This is done by investing in all the stocks within the index, but not necessarily in the same proportions as its benchmark. An index fund will typically have lower costs than actively managed funds because it does …
Hearing the words “Root Canal” can be a little scary but there’s no need to worry. The truth is not doing a root canal when recommended can lead to other complications. Are you tired of the pain of chewing or even the change in temperature? This could mean that you have a damaged or diseased …
Checks are often used as an alternative to cash transactions, but there are some things you need to know about them before you decide whether or not to use them. There are benefits and drawbacks to checks, so you’ll need to decide what’s easier for you. We’ll cover everything you need to know about what’s …
Are you living paycheck to paycheck? You are not alone. In fact, nearly 50% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to Gallup Polling. If you are one of these people, it can be tempting to buy the things you want when you want them without any regard for the future or your financial …
How can you get the most out of the money you earn? Many people think it’s all about earning more money, but that isn’t necessarily true. There are certain habits wealthy people do every day which you can do to get more out of your income. Read this list of 7 habits to make you …
Financial planning is building a roadmap of your financial future. Most people have an idea of what a financial plan is, however they might need help with the planning. If you want to save, for example, education and retirement, financial planning is where I would start. You might not feel confident about your finances but …
When I’m trying to deep dive into my personality I can’t help but read my horoscope. As curious as we can be sometimes we just want answers to everything. In life, it’s like this happened to me for a reason, or there’s something I’m supposed to learn from my experience. What if the stars and …
After so many birthdays and Christmases, there comes a time to teach your kids about money. To be honest, for children the topic of money is not fun in fact it’s quite boring. It is however important that they understand the concept and the value. You want to make sure the children grow up knowing …
Just at the brink of your plan of attacking your debt, the one question emerges: How much money should I save? When I first looked at the amount on my credit report, I didn’t know where to start. I used the excuse of finally accumulating what was owed to what I had in savings to …
I know just by thinking about it, $500 in a month sounds difficult. The first thing I know you’re thinking is that I don’t have an extra $500 to spare in my budget. I’m realistic and can honestly tell you it is hard! One of the best ways I find it easier to save money …
What is impossible becomes possible when you take the first step. Is it possible to save $10,000, yes! There is $10,000 out there, and it just takes will, discipline and motivation. Put all those three in a blender, and that would be the healthiest drink you can take in the morning. I believe after reading …
Remember when saving $1000 by the end of the year was the goal. Now we are talking about just in one month. Is it crazy? Is it hard? Isn’t it a Challenge? Well, of course, but aren’t all the good things you have now? At one point was a challenge. When you had to go …
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