Budgeting is a great tool to map out monthly income and allocate funds in a way that sustains comfortable and, ideally, happy lives. The tricky thing about budgets, however, is that they vary so much from one person to the ...
Life doesn’t stop being unpredictable just because you’re retired. In fact, you may find yourself having even more need for extra income due to health complications or family emergencies. So how do you keep your future safe? These three surprises ...
If you’re sick of struggling financially or your financial life needs improvement, imagine a life where things are easier. Your paycheck is deposited directly to your bank account every two weeks; some of your money goes into retirement; some of ...
I don’t need to tell you about the heatwave that’s sweeping the nation — by now, you’ve probably felt it. And regardless of crazy weather, summer is always hard on the wallet. For many of us, electric bills skyrocket in ...
Is there anything more satisfying than seeing that savings account grow? From the first few dollars and on into the thousands, it’s like nurturing your favorite houseplant. Few things are as rewarding! But maybe your houseplant/savings account is feeling a ...
It turns out that there is such a thing as saving too much money for retirement. Tax laws limit how much you’re allowed to contribute to retirement accounts, and excess contributions can be penalized. Additionally, if you fail to take ...