Personal Finance
Getting rid of all your debts can be a very intimidating and stressful process. An individual who is in debt is always looking for ways to become debt-free without having to pay it off. There are a few ways to do this but more often than not, avoiding paying your outstanding debt can prove to […]
There is usually more than one reason why your utility bills are always high in the winter. And, for every obvious reason, there could be more causes for home energy loss creating higher energy bills you don’t see. Here are five ways to save more money on your winter utility bills. Get an energy audit […]
The number one formula for making money is that there is no formula. In fact, if you are willing to move away from the traditional path to earn money you will have much lesser competition and the payouts can be more attractive. Here are a few unconventional ways to make good money in your spare […]
The best financial decision you can probably make in life is to commit to cooking at home as much as possible. The average American spends hundreds or thousands of dollars annually in restaurants and on takeout food. But the reality is that we know we are being massively overcharged whenever we buy meals or drinks […]
The gig economy has been expanding at a scorching pace, with some surveys indicating that nearly one in three American workers now participate in it, whether part-time or full-time. A Harvard Business Review study showed that participants in the gig economy do well because they avoid the distractions, pressures, and monotonous routines associated with the […]
Prices for everything have skyrocketed, especially housing. While trying to live an independent lifestyle, a major hindrance you are sure to face is expensive housing costs. Living in big, traditional houses is no longer feasible for many as they become increasingly difficult to maintain. Focusing on cheap housing options can reduce these costs drastically. Here […]
Making the most out of your tight and stringent budget is something that we all know we should be doing, but many of us are either misguided, undisciplined, or simply too lazy to follow up. Here are five ways to save and even grow your money on a budget: Record your expenses Recording your expenses […]
Tax season has arrived, and if you would like to lower your bill to the government this year, it is important to understand what tax credits you can claim. First, tax credits shouldn’t be confused with tax deductions. A tax credit will directly offset the tax you owe, while a deduction reduces how much income […]
The skyrocketing cost of healthcare has become prohibitive for many Americans. More people seem to be skipping physician visits, and U.S. healthcare costs rose to $10,000 a year per person in 2016. According to a recent national poll, over the past 12 months 44% of Americans said they didn’t go to the doctor when they were […]
Shockingly, one in three U.S. households do not prepare any monthly budget at all. An equally concerning issue is that even those who do make a budget can end up making significant budgeting mistakes. Budgeting errors can lead to financial trouble down the road. Let’s look at some of the common budgeting mistakes and how […]
