Money questions are a good thing, and some parts of the country tend to ask more than others. But for those who do hop on Google and search for questions about money, what are they looking for? The answer varies by state, but some common patterns emerge regardless of where you live. Find out the […]
Running a business is not easy nor does it leave a lot of leisure time for business owners. Typical they must work long hours regardless of whether or not they have a family. In fact, some days they may struggle just to keep up with tasks at home and family activities. That makes trying to […]
Millennials’ biggest financial focus is saving for a home and debt payoff, according to a new survey from Brandtrust. But does that make them unique? And why are Millennials missing their budgets or failing at buying that perfect suburban home? The answers may surprise you. Read on to learn more about Millennial budgeting and where […]
Hollywood has an obsession with money. You don’t have to get far into most feature films to see some impact of money and wealth, but some movies put money front and center as the main feature, almost warranting its own mention as a character in the credits. If you want some inspiration to up your […]
I speak to many freelancers who tell me they don’t have any savings. Since I’ve been freelancing for many years and already know how freelance finances work, this boggles my mind. The truth is, my ability to prioritize savings has saved my behind more than once. The problem is most people don’t realize they need […]
It seems that every other week there is a news story about some company’s servers being hacked, exposing our personal information. While the most egregious hacks are well publicized, like last year’s Equifax breach that exposed the personal information of virtually every American with a credit history. But our Social Security numbers are not the […]
Social Security is a government-backed retirement program. Workers across the country pay a Social Security tax each year in exchange for a payment each month in retirement, or if disabled in some cases. This retirement fund isn’t quite a guarantee. For the most part, workers from all backgrounds can count on social security. Still, there […]
Gender equality is a big topic in the news today. As our society navigates the “Me Too” era and sex discrimination in the workplace, it is important that society doesn’t overlook the important gender issues in personal finances, including student loans. While one might expect men and women to have similar student loan debt loads, […]
Keeping your expenses down and sticking to a tight budget month after month isn’t easy. Sometimes it leaves you feeling like you’ve squeezed every extra cent out of your budget that’s possible. When that happens you might consider starting a side hustle to alleviate some of the financial pressure. The only problem with that is […]
A 2017 Harris poll found that 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75% a year earlier. That number is astounding. That is over 250 million Americans living by the skin of their teeth, waiting anxiously for their next paycheck to arrive and act as a lifeline until the next one. Even those […]