Are you looking to better your relationship with money? When most people talk about improving their relationships, they refer to their relationships with spouses, friends, children, co-workers, other family members, or even themselves. However, one of the most important relationships a person will ever have is the one that he or she has with money. Money is such an emotional topic and can definitely affect interpersonal relationships. For example,…
When it comes to financial literacy for kids, it is important to start young. Now that you’re an adult, you may have a few regrets related to money. Whether it’s wishing you saved more in your 20’s or that you started saving for retirement sooner, you may have plenty you would want your kids to avoid doing. Even though you can’t change your past mistake, you can teach your…
Marriage and finances are a hot topic for any couple. You may have heard that conflicts regarding money sometimes lead to divorce for married couples. These conflicts may arise due to opposing views on spending and saving, credit card debt, mismatched financial priorities, overextended budgets, impulse buys, and more. Do you often fight with your spouse over your shared finances? If so, you may be looking for ways to…
Do you want to know who’s hiring during the coronavirus pandemic? With millions of Americans applying for unemployment, both the job market and people’s finances have really taken a hit. With that being said, there are a number of companies who are looking to ramp up hiring to meet certain industry demands brought on by the coronavirus. Below is a list of who’s hiring during the coronavirus pandemic right…
Extreme ways to save money might sound a little wonky to most people, but if you are looking to save some cash, read on. If you’ve already tried some of the more standard money-saving strategies, then you may want to put your discipline and willpower to the test. Think of saving money the same way you would an athletic activity like running: you could start slowly by trying a…
Children and allowances are two things that go together when you think of introducing your young ones to the concept of money. Have your children been asking you if they can have an allowance? Of course, they probably want money to buy things like candy, Starbucks drinks, smartphone apps, game downloads, music, or a small trinket when they’re at the mall with their friends. While you want your children…
Are you looking to save more money? Nowadays, that is pretty much everyone. Did you know that the average American consumer wastes 250 pounds of food each year? If you could save a nice amount of money by curbing your food waste, what would you do with that extra money in your wallet? You could go on a much-needed vacation, contribute to your retirement fund, save for your child’s…
If you are looking to get rid of debt, you are not alone. Consumer debt is upwards of $14 trillion and climbing in the United States. Of this, student loan debt and credit card debt accounts for about $2.5 trillion. To say we are a nation of debt would be an understatement. The reality is that many people use credit cards to help them live and pay bills. Not…
Coronavirus scams were bound to ramp up during a vulnerable time like this. In order to avoid falling prey to scams, it is essential that you keep your eyes and ears open. As of right now, there are a bunch of scams going around that you need to watch out for. Scammers are on the hunt for personal financial information that will give them access to everything from your…
Can’t pay rent? Join the millions of Americans who are in the same boat. With unemployment applications through the roof, it is no surprise that many Americans cannot pay their bills. With all the aid that has been going out as part of the Coronavirus stimulus package, those that are renting are not seeing much in terms of aid. With that being said, now is not the time…
