4 Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Money
Believe it or not, you can earn a six-figure salary and still be broke. In fact, you can earn all the money in the world and still find a way to blow it, if you don’t have good financial habits. We all know you’re supposed to pay your bills on time, keep your spending to...
Which Budgeting Method Is Right for You?
Finding the right budgeting method for you can make it a lot easier to achieve your financial goals. Ideally, you want a plan that's easy to follow and doesn't feel like torture. Keep in mind that what works for your best friend, may not work for you so test drive a few different...
12 Ways to Save Big on Your Monthly Expenses
Need more wiggle room in your budget? One of the best ways to spend less money is to reduce your monthly expenses. Trim a bill here, another over there and before you know it the savings are piling up. Here are 12 ways you can cut your expenses and save big. Find cheap gas in...
5 Tips for Paying Your Bills on Time
Nearly half of all Americans don’t pay their bills on time. Making late payments can damage your credit score and cause you to pay higher interest rates. Rather than make excuses, you need to find ways to do better and we have some tips that can help. Get organized...
How to Avoid the Most-Hated Airline Fees
These days airlines advertise low fares, then nickel and dime you for everything else. In 2018, U.S. airlines raked in nearly $5 billion from baggage fees alone. This year they're on track to make even more money. Don’t let annoying fees ruin your travel budget, use our...
6 Red Flags That Will Trigger an IRS Audit
Many people view the IRS as this big powerful monster who can garnish your wages and seize your assets. The reality is that IRS audits rarely happen. Out of the 196 million returns that were filed last year, only 0.5% were audited. The best way to stay out of...
4 Ways to Pay off Your Mortgage Early
Although most fixed-rate mortgages are for 30 years, it doesn’t have to take that long to pay it off. There are strategies you can use to speed up the process and save a ton of money on interest. If you’re ready to own your home free and clear, here are some tips that...
25 Interesting Tax Facts from the U.S. and Abroad
Did you know that the Soviet Union used to tax adults for being childless? Well believe it or not, it’s true. To encourage more people to reproduce, childless men (aged 25-50) and women (aged 20-45) had a 6 percent tax imposed on their income. The law was in effect...