This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. With the new year comes the oh-so-fun countdown to April 15th for those of us in the U.S. That means most of us are preparing to file our taxes in the coming months (or weeks). Another (very wise) blogger recently mentioned to me that learning how to […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Have you ever wondered why a credit score is so important? Employers, banks, and even landlords like to check your credit score as a measure of your trustworthiness. The better the score you have, the more trustworthy you’ll appear to anyone interested in checking. A better score […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. Happy New Year! I’m betting that after doing a year-end review of your finances, you have a few things you want to work on, and a few things you need to re-think. Most people do. Lots of things can change over a year, and it’s worth taking […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. I love psychology, and I love personal finance. It’s fascinating to analyze why people make certain decisions when it comes to their money. I’m willing to bet there have been a few times you’ve questioned your own decisions after the fact. Like, Why didn’t I say no […]
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First, I’d like to say Merry Christmas to everyone. I hope you are able to spend some time with family and friends. And maybe see the new Star Wars film – at least that’s what I’m doing today. For today’s post I thought it would be fitting to look back on the past year of […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. It’s no secret young adults are struggling with crippling student loan debt. We go to college with high hopes and graduate to a rude awakening. In 2015, the average borrower graduated with over $35,000 of student loan debt, though some struggle to make that much in one year. Back […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. I know what you’re thinking. Insurance, the most boring thing ever (besides retirement). Who cares? You should. Do you care about your family? (Silly question, right?) If you answered, “Yes,” then you should care about life insurance. Do you have treasured possessions in your apartment or house? […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. Your fiancé just proposed (or you popped the question), and the answer was a resounding, “YES!” Before you can say “I do,” however, you’ll have quite a few expenses to budget for. There are always ways to keep wedding costs down, but a traditional affair can cost […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Student loans are a burden that millions face. Sadly, most choose not to face it, which has resulted in nearly 7 million Americans defaulting on their student loans. Defaulting has some serious consequences. As many of you probably know, you can’t get rid of student loans easily […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. It’s that time of the year when we’re all wondering how the heck Christmas is right around the corner and shaking our heads in denial at all the holiday decorations going up in the stores. As a self-proclaimed finance nerd, I can attest to the fact I’m […]
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