What Is Revenge Spending And How Do You Avoid It?
Revenge spending, which made news following the pandemic shutdowns, slowed in 2023, but this type of spending also happens daily on a more individual level.
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5 Financial Habits Of Millionaires That May Surprise You
There are ~22.7 million millionaires in the U.S., meaning most are regular people. Their eye is always on the future and they stick with some practical habits.
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What Happens To Your Credit Score When You Settle Debt
While past-due debt can negatively affect your credit score, you'd assume that finally settling that debt will be a positive, but it's not that simple.
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Driving Mistakes That Are Costing You At The Gas Pump
Per GasBuddy, gas prices in 2024 will drop for a second year in a row. This time, by 13 cents a gallon. You can add to these savings through your driving, too.
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The First 5 Things You Should Do When You Inherit A Large Amount Of Money
Inheritances in the U.S. aren't as common as some may think; however, if you do inherit a bequest, and it includes money, here's what you should do first.
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Garbage Collectors Make More Than You Realize
Per BLS, there are over 132,000 refuse and recyclable material collectors in the country. Here's a look at how much these essential workers make on average.
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Are The Delta Sky Club Perks Really Worth It?
Since opening its first Delta Sky Club in Austin in 2020, Delta has added 50+ more locations. You can access the club in a few ways; here, we examine the cost.
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Never Do These 5 Things After Inheriting A Large Amount Of Money
Should you inherit a large sum of money, it's important to know what to do with it, starting with what to avoid when managing this sudden, bittersweet windfall.
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You've Been Warned: You'll Lose Money On These Home Improvement Projects
When it comes to home improvement and ROI, it depends on whether or not you plan to sell. If so, then there are some projects you may want to reconsider.
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What To Do If Someone Accidentally Sends You Money
While P2P apps are commonplace today, so too are the money scams that target these apps and their users. An example? Someone "accidentally" sending you money.
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If You Win The Lottery, Is It Better To Take The Lump Sum Or An Annuity?
The odds of winning the lottery are nearly one in 300 million. Still, people do win, and when they do, they must decide whether to take the cash or an annuity.
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What Is The 5-Hour Rule Used By Many Of The World's Most Successful People?
Coined by Michael Simmons, the 5-hour rule is about setting time aside each day -- or across the workweek -- and using that time in a very specific way.
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Are Priority Pass Perks Really Worth The Price?
The cost of getting Priority Pass is more than the annual fee and what you pay per lounge visit. Here's what to consider, starting with how much you travel.
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17 Insurance Products That Are A Total Waste Of Money
Insurance is a viable tool for protecting yourself against tragedy, but in many cases, the products being offered may not be necessary.
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5 Ways Of Making Passive Income That Are Even Better Than Real Estate
While people likely think of real estate first when they think of passive income, there are other ways to earn this money, and all it takes is your investment.
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Money Tips And Tricks You Can Steal From Bill Gates
Bill Gates became one of the richest people of all time by incorporating a disciplined set of rules for investing and saving, which you can emulate.
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What Is Considered A Bad Credit Score?
Per Experian, the average credit score in the United States is 716, which falls in the good range. Here's how far away bad credit scores are from this average.
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What's The Difference Between Traditional Budgeting And Zero-Based Budgeting?
Many likely know about traditional budgeting, where you, for example, use last month's budget as a baseline for this month's. ZBB takes a different approach.
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Here's What Happens When You Can't Make Rent (& How To Deal With It)
Missing a rent payment is a stressful situation for both you and your landlord, but there are several courses of action that can help reduce the tension.
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How Much Money Should You Tip Your Bartender?
When it comes to tipping bartenders, the rules are often fluid, as drink orders and settings vary, but here's where you can start when calculating your tip.
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Is It Okay To Withdraw Money From Your Roth IRA?
Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax dollars, which makes them different from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s, not only with regard to taxes but withdrawals, too.
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People Who Won The Lottery And Still Ended Up Dead Broke
Winning the lottery is often thought of as a ticket to financial freedom, but without careful budgeting and discipline, it can go awry.
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How Much Are People Betting On Super Bowl LVIII?
Since 2018, legal sports betting in the U.S. has soared, and this February 11, the gaming industry expects bettors to surpass the previous records by some 20%.
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What Does It Mean To Be DINKs?
Have you heard about DINKs? It's a term for a specific type of household; an acronym that described 43% of U.S. households in 2022, per the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Is There Really Such A Thing As Good Debt?
While the word "debt" may carry a negative connotation, not all debt is the same. In fact, people take on good debt every day, where debt is an investment.
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The First 5 Things You Should Do After Getting Fired
Suddenly losing your job isn't something you can prepare for; however, if you're fired or laid off, there are key steps you can take to help you going forward.
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Before You File For Divorce Make Sure You Take These Crucial Financial Steps
From dividing assets to income adjustments to perhaps finding a new home, there are many financial consequences of divorce, all of which you can prepare for.
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