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Jan 15, 2025Mar 03, 2025 Alexandra Hughes Pailet

I’m Committing to a “Low-Buy” Year—Here’s What That Actually Looks Like For My Personal Finances

Many of you may have seen the low-buy year—or even no-buy year—trend on social media. I’m jumping on the bandwagon and setting some ground rules for myself as I embark…

May 06, 2024Jun 07, 2024 Whitney Hutten

The American Dream Trap: Maneuvering Major Expenses in Your Financial Adventure

From the moment we take our first steps, we’re handed a blueprint for the American dream: It’s the classic tale of success, promising a life of stability, security, and financial…

Feb 26, 2024Apr 12, 2024 Whitney Hutten

Dave Ramsey Is Wrong—Doing This Won’t Make You Wealthy, But There Is Another Way

Dave Ramsey is famous for his personal finance tips, most of which revolve around cutting expenses and adopting more frugal habits. That's great and sound advice, but it won't make…

Feb 02, 2024Feb 19, 2024 Whitney Hutten

Budgeting Is Dead—Do This Instead and Watch Your Wealth Grow

A recent poll showed 60% of Americans are scared of the word "budget," so they wind up doing nothing at all. You don't have to budget, but you do have…

Nov 10, 2023Mar 26, 2024 Cyrus Vanover

10 Best Net Worth Trackers in 2024

Tracking your net worth can help you make informed financial decisions. Here are the apps we'd recommend.

Nov 09, 2023Nov 09, 2023 Scott Gibson

Understanding Debt-to-Income Ratio

Understanding your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio is crucial for making wise investment decisions. Your DTI impacts your ability to qualify for loans, lock in low interest rates, and take advantage of…

Jun 07, 2023Feb 27, 2024 Ashley Friedman

How to Calculate Rental Income For Child Support

It depends on where you live and your rental income and expenses.

May 09, 2022Feb 27, 2024 Ashley Friedman

What Is the 50/30/20 Budget Rule?

The 50/30/20 rule is used to make it easier to create and stick to a budget.

Mar 15, 2022Feb 14, 2024 Mindy Jensen

Personal Finance is Personal: Mindy Falls Off the Budgeting Bandwagon (and Learns a Few Lessons From It)

Sticking to a budget is tough, and it only got more difficult for Mindy in February. Here's what happened.

Apr 30, 2021Feb 14, 2024 Whitney Hutten

Your Post-Layoff Financial Recovery Plan (Without Going Into Debt!)

If you're laid off, there are a few things you must tackle immediately—before the shock wears off. Why? So you can build your personal financial recovery plan and avoid debt.

Jan 24, 2021Feb 14, 2024 G. Brian Davis

8 Steps To Take Now To Prepare To Buy a Home in 2021

Buying a home is the largest financial transaction most Americans ever make. It can be a long, tedious journey—which means you should start now.

Dec 14, 2020Feb 14, 2024 David Richter

If 2020 Taught Us Anything About Money, It’s the Importance of THIS

You've probably heard about paying yourself first and thought it was a good idea. But if you didn't implement it then, there's no better time than now.

Nov 07, 2020Jan 27, 2024 Whitney Hutten

Millionaire Spending Habits To Master—No Matter Your Income

As Tony Robbins says, “Success leaves clues." The path to millionaire status has been paved. Here's how to get on it.