Opinion
How to Improve Your Finances Based on Your Enneagram Type
The Enneagram profiler helps you discover why you do what you do and how to make better choices. This makes it a useful tool in discovering why we spend money the way we do and how to improve our financial habits.
Should Parents Pay for Their Children’s College Education?
You have to pick and choose how you spend your money. And sometimes your child’s education is on the chopping block. So should you pay for your child’s college? Here’s what to consider before deciding.
Poor on $100,000: The Mistakes One Woman Made as a New Six-Figure Earner
In the summer of 2011, Felicia Kelly had no job and no home. She’d gone from making nearly $10,000 per month to having just $100 in her bank account — and that was from a friend. We often idolize people with six-figure salaries. It seems like they should have no problem paying bills, investing for…
Opinion: Married Couples Should Have Separate Bank Accounts. Here’s Why
In the past, it was virtually unheard of for married couples to keep their finances separate. Today, more and more are choosing that route. Here are 5 major benefits of keeping separate bank accounts as a married couple.
All Star Cheer Costs a Fortune, but I Pay for It Anyway. Here’s Why
For the past seven years, my daughter has been a competitive cheerleader. But even though all star cheer takes up a significant part of my monthly budget, when I sit down and think about it, it’s worth it.
5 Signs You Might Have a Shopping Addiction
Most of us get carried away with our spending from time to time. Maybe you sometimes buy an extra item at the grocery store or indulge in some retail therapy. But there’s a fine line between shopping for fun and having a full-blown shopping addiction. Labeling yourself or someone else as a shopping addict may…
4 Reasons You Should Never Lend Money to Friends or Family
People love to help their loved ones when they can, especially their friends and family. While this can work out for both parties, it can put strain on your relationship and has the potential to cause more harm than good.
9 Gifts You Should Never Buy as Christmas Presents
I have an aunt who loves to get Christmas gifts for everyone. Shopping for presents is actually her favorite part of the holiday season, but she doesn’t actually put a lot of time into thinking about the gift receiver. As a result, her gifts are always the first to be donated to Goodwill in the…
Is Working From Home Bad for Your Mental Health?
While working from home does come with its perks, mental health experts have found that it can take a serious toll on your mental health. But there are plenty of things you can do to keep your mental health in good shape.
Financial Infidelity: 4 Signs Your Partner Isn’t Being Honest About Money
Thinking that someone you love may not be telling you the truth about their finances can cause extreme anxiety. But there are ways to identify financial infidelity early and work through it to save your relationship and protect yourself.