How Insurance Deductibles & Your Emergency Fund Work Together
By coordinating your insurance deductible and emergency fund, you can keep yourself properly covered and secure greater peace of mind.
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Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: The Differences Explained
This account is one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available today. Here is an overview of the traditional IRA and Roth IRA.
How to Know When to Use Your Emergency Fund
Having an emergency fund is one step. But knowing when it’s time to use the emergency fund is another question. Let’s discuss.
SCOTUS Rejects Student Loan Cancellation; It Was the Right Decision
The Supreme Court has shot down the student loan cancellation program. The Court ultimately made the right decision, and here’s why.
Did the Student Loan Payment Pause Help? We Have An Answer
The federal student loan payment pause will end in August. Did this pause actually help borrowers? Here’s what the data say.
4 Effective Ways to Save Money on Utilities
Who wants to save money on utility bills? Here are some practical steps you can take each day to put more money back in your pocket.
What is Lifestyle Creep and How Can I Avoid It?
Lifestyle creep can happen to anyone. Here’s what it looks like and how we can avoid this sneaky and costly financial habit.
Avoid Putting Your Emergency Fund in These 7 Places
There are quite a few places where is is highly inadvisable to place an emergency fund. Number 6 on my list may surprise you.
Secured Debt vs. Unsecured Debt: What’s the Difference?
The terms “secured debt” and “unsecured debt” are thrown around a lot in the financial world. Here’s a simple explanation of what they mean.
Car Payments Are a HUGE Wealth-Building Obstacle; Here’s Why
Your car payment is literally costing you millions. Here are the possibilities by doing car ownership in a counter-cultural way.
An Astonishing 51% of Six-Figure Earners Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Many Americans live paycheck to paycheck. But even those earning over $100,000 a year are feeling it. The numbers are simply breathtaking.
Wells Fargo Just Got Hammered for Illegal Practices
Wells Fargo is at it again, and they got hit hard for their actions. But will this really solve things, and what we as consumers do about it?
If You Have Medical Debt, Don’t Make This Costly Mistake
Medical debt is growing in the United States. But in the process of handling it, this mistake can be costly. Here’s what you need to know.
Student Loan Payment Pause Extended Again; What Now?
You have several options right now during the latest extension of the student loan debt payment pause. Let’s talk about what you can do.
Help Your Kids Become Millionaires With These 3 Practices
Becoming a millionaire in America is more possible now than ever before. Here is how you, as a parent, can help your kids do it starting now.