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Can FOMO Drive You Into Debt?
Is the “fear of missing out” leaving you in debt with financial regret? The fear of missing out, or FOMO, can lead you into debt quickly without realizing it. It is important to have your goals and...
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The Baby Bump Bummer: How the Cost of Giving Birth Shocked One Couple
You can do a lot of fun stuff with a quarter of a million dollars. That kind of money would buy a ridiculously fancy car. You could pamper yourself for years by taking lavish vacations. Or, you could...
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How to ‘Stockpile’ Stuff & Save Money
Many of you have probably seen the television shows about hoarders. When they get done, they find that they have 87 tubes of toothpaste, 120 rolls of toilet paper and 24 toothbrushes. I will admit...
View ArticleHow to Manage Credit Card Debt When You Don’t Get a Regular Paycheck
Q. I get paid irregularly so I end up using credit cards that I can’t pay in full each month, and I have to wait for paychecks to catch up. How can I get out of this cycle? — Struggling A. It can be...
View Article7 Ideas to Make Extra Money This Summer
Summer is a great time to head to the beach, fire up the grill or go camping. But it’s also a terrific time to earn a little extra cash. You can make money year round, of course. But the long days,...
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How to Slash Common Household Bills
M_a_y_a Save Money on Household Expenses If you’re looking for some easy ways to cut back on your monthly household expenses —whether you want to save more money, start an emergency fund, or use the...
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It Cost Me $14,262.70 to Move to NYC
My move to New York was years in the making, which is probably a good thing, considering how much money my husband and I had to save to get it done. We both previously spent a lot of time in the city...
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5 Ways to Save on Gardening
Each spring, millions of Americans head out to their gardens and get to work growing food. In fact, the number of U.S. households engaged in gardening jumped from 36 million households in 2008 to 42...
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My Husband May Go On Strike. How Do We Prepare?
Q. My husband was on strike. This is a risk every three years when contract time comes. We knew it was coming and were able to put a little away to see us through, but we’d love suggestions on how to...
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Would You Share a Car With Friends? A New Ford Program Thinks So
Many people opt to lease their car instead of buy it because of some of the conveniences that can come with this option. And a new program from Ford could be taking this a step further with its car...
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7 Financial Goals You Can Reach by the End of the Year
There’s no need to wait for a new year to make a resolution to improve your finances. Sure, most of 2016 is now behind us, but in the time between now and New Year’s Day you can make a lot of progress...
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How to Find a Budgeting Strategy That Works for You
In 1890, Sakichi Toyoda invented the Toyoda wooden handloom, a device used to weave yarn or thread, and thus began an entrepreneurial journey, eventually leading to the Toyota Motor Corporation...
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Boozing at the Grocery Store? It’s a Thing, & It Could Be Bad for Your Budget
Chances are you probably just go to the supermarket to buy groceries and maybe pick up some booze to take home. But if you live in a major metropolitan area you could actually just have your dinner...
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14 Ways to Never Pay Full Price for Anything
A decade ago, retailers sold 15% to 20% of their merchandise at a discount. Today, they sell 40% to 45% at a discount, according to professional bargain hunter Mark Ellwood. “Never pay full price for...
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Going Broke Because Your Kid Plays Travel Soccer (or Some Other Absurdly...
Getting your kids involved in extracurricular activities helps them both socially and physically. It teaches them the importance of teamwork and discipline. They have an opportunity to develop skills...
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11 States Where $1 Goes the Farthest
A dollar isn’t always a dollar, as a recent report makes clear. Sometimes it’s $1.15. Other times it’s less than 85 cents, and it all boils down to where you live. That’s the finding of the Bureau of...
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8 Reasons You Should Live Beneath Your Means
Many Americans struggle to make ends meet. This often results in both financial and marital stress for couples. After digging out from under more than $37,000 in debt, my husband and I changed the way...
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College Finances 101: How to Adult With Money
A lot of parents teach their kids about financial responsibility, like how to balance a checkbook, why it’s important to check your credit scores, how to save for a rainy day, be frugal with your...
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5 Ways to Enjoy a Weekend Out on a Tight Budget (Without Feeling Guilty)
It’s the weekend, you deserve to kick back and relax. You can still enjoy a night out with friends without damaging your budget. It is possible to effectively manage your finances, stay within budget...
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10 Events Homeowners Insurance Doesn’t Always Cover
If you own a home, you most likely have homeowners insurance (it’s typically required to secure a mortgage). You know your insurance policy covers your home and the possessions inside it in the event...
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