There is tremendous value in education, notably a sound education in managing personal finances. Believe it or not, the world is comprised of two types of people: savers and spenders. The economy relies on both groups for growth and development. Without the spenders, commerce would grind to a halt, and without the savers, investments would …
According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market’s latest report, people are still living with a love affair of driving expensive cars. But is buying a new car really that bad? Does it really destroy your chances for financial freedom like so many experts claim it does?
I found an interesting article yesterday on Forbes that claimed that the real problem behind the burgeoning student loan crisis is not the trillions of dollars in outstanding loan debt.
Yep, it’s only August, but according to the latest data you’re going to spend some serious cash on holiday gifts and other expenses. The National Retail Federation said that holiday spending for 2016 exceeded their estimate, landing at 658.3 BILLION dollars.
At a large-ish gathering this weekend, I came to the realization that much of our society has been brainwashed into believing certain things about life that simply aren’t true. I’m still in shock over the lack of education in many of these areas. I know I don’t often write snarky posts, but for the last …
Hey, friends! Today we have a guest post from fellow blogger Mrs. Raggedly Rich. Enjoy! One of the best ways to manage expenses proactively instead of reactively is to plan ahead. Doing this is second nature to me. And it always comes in handy. Whether it’s travelling from one city to my hometown at the …
Greetings, friends! Today we have a guest post for you from fellow blogger, Sara Williams. Sara started the Debt Camel blog a few years ago where she chats about everything to do with debt in Britain, from mortgages and credit ratings to payday loans and bankruptcy. Enjoy! Losing weight and getting out of debt have …
Today’s financial experts will tell you that we’re not saving enough for retirement. With only 32% of Americans being involved in a workplace retirement plan and the average couple having only $5,000 saved for retirement, I agree: there is work to do. The numbers are dim, indeed. Investment giant Fidelity tells us that a 50 …
It costs money to look good. A recent article in the Huff Post showed that the average woman in the U.S. spends $8 a day on her face alone. Montana girls came in at the lowest rate: $3.50 a day (go, Mrs. Montana Money Adventure!) while New York, Connecticut and West Virginia tied for the …
