This category is dedicated to articles that provide money lessons. Topics range from lessons learned from individuals to general money knowledge.
Stress comes in all shapes and sizes, but finances are an ever-present burden for many people. A recent PwC study showed 63% of employees say that their financial stress has increased since the start of the pandemic. So it’s essential to take a step back and make sure you have your finances under control and …
How to pay for college is a question on many parents’ and students’ minds. With costs rising at well above the national rate of inflation, many are looking for solutions. Suppose you’re a student about to enter college (or a parent of a soon-to-be college student). In that case, you already know that post-secondary education …
How To Pay for College: 7 of the Best Money Saving Tips Read More »
Over the past 18 months, almost half of Americans either moved or thought about it. If you look into your options, you’ll find that the most livable places in the U.S. aren’t necessarily the biggest, and sometimes they’re surprising. So if you’re one of the millions of people contemplating moving and you’re looking for a …
The 25 Best Places to Live in the U.S.: Small to Mid-Sized Cities with It All Read More »
There are many things that we only need for a short time. While it’s nice to have our own items, if you’ll only be needing something a few times it may make sense to rent those items instead of buying them. Renting instead of buying also decreases the need for new products by reusing old …
Carrying balances on multiple credit cards is stressful and expensive, and paying them off quickly can be a challenge. That’s especially true if you are living paycheck-to-paycheck or dealing with other debts simultaneously, like student loans. But it is possible to get debt relief even with those challenges. This 5 Step guide can help you …
One of the things that parents care about most is making sure that their children are taken care of. That means caring for their children, physically and emotionally. Part of caring for your loved ones is making sure that they have the financial resources they need. Generational wealth is one way that you can provide …
How To Build Generational Wealth + 5 Tips to Get Started Read More »
Buying a car should be straightforward with internet car shopping, competitive pricing, and the ability to browse cars at your fingertips. However, that isn’t always the case. With the inception of COVID-19 in 2020, car buying in 2021 and beyond has changed. For better or worse, inventory, fuel efficiency, technology packages, and how we go …
How to Buy A Car: Follow these 6 Steps to Get the Best Deal Read More »
Credit cards are a staple of American life and finances. More than 191 million Americans have at least one credit card, and the average cardholder has 3 credit cards and 2.3 retail store cards. Plastic is king and quickly replacing cash in most daily transactions. This shift in the mode through which Americans transact begs …
How Many Credit Cards Should I Have? 5 Things to Consider Read More »
In the 1990s, football was my life. I was a placekicker for the New York Jets, Seattle Seahawks, and Buffalo Bills. My career highlight was leading the AFC in touchbacks in 1995. If you don’t know what any of that means, let me explain it another way: I played the nation’s most popular sport, and …
The NFL and IOU: 10 Debt Lessons You Can Learn from Football Players Read More »
One of the most powerful numbers in personal finance is your credit score. Your credit score is a number representing your creditworthiness and ability to handle credit responsibly. It is the number used by lenders, businesses, and a host of other agencies when evaluating whether or not to do business with you. In short, your …
5 Simple Credit Repair Tips to Help You Fix Your Finances Read More »
