Spring brings warmer temperatures and the desire for a refresh. You naturally want to shed old layers and bring something new into your closet but buying clothes adds up fast. Even if purchasing a whole new wardrobe isn’t in
When making minimum debt payments becomes overwhelming, some people turn to debt settlement as a way to handle it. Working with a debt settlement company can come with many drawbacks including high fees, a major hit to your credit
Negotiating your pay can be intimidating—it highlights your fear of how others perceive you and can also reveal a lot about how you perceive yourself. These are natural feelings to have but you shouldn’t let them stop you from
Do not panic! As long as you have less than $250,000 in your FDIC-insured bank account (<$500,000 in a joint account) your money is safe. By keeping your money in your bank you’re doing your part to avoid making
We know that money is one of the top sources of anxiety among Americans. Paying bills on time, tackling student loan debt, supporting a family-- all of these tasks (and more!) can be very daunting and overwhelming. We’re here
More and more people are talking about and bringing attention to the gender pay gap. This is fantastic and we need to keep talking about it until all women are paid equally & equitably for their work when measured
High yield savings accounts have a major advantage over your typical savings account at a brick-and-mortar bank: you can actually earn a noticeable amount of interest. But if you recently switched to a high yield savings account, you may
Housing, whether that is rent or a mortgage payment, is the biggest line item in most household budgets. It also takes the most time, money, and effort to change, so when you are deciding on this part of your
It’s no secret that on average, women are paid less than men. But economic inequalities extend beyond the pay gap. In fact, even though women make less money, they have to shell out more cash (often just for basic
The U.S. tax code is notoriously complicated. There are professionals out there who can help you with your tax questions and quandaries, but finding the right help is a challenge in its own right. To add to the complication,
In today's economy, saving money has become more important than ever. With the cost of living continuing to rise, it can be difficult to make ends meet. However, there are several simple ways to save money that people tend
A balance transfer card is a handy tool in your debt repayment toolbox if used correctly. This type of card allows you to move your credit card balance (and sometimes other types of loans) to a credit card with
Breaking or forming a habit is no easy task. Often you need to develop a habit in order to break one. Habits are elusive, they say it takes 21 days to form a habit but this is misleading, it
Money Dates are a hot topic any time of year!
There are a lot of reasons why money and coupledom need to be a discussion. One is that when we choose to share our lives with someone, that person’s
Every romantic relationship is as unique as the two people who make up the couple. There are no hard-and-fast rules about how long it should take to reach any financial milestone, but if you find yourself skipping over steps,
Talking to your partner about mistakes you’ve made can be challenging, especially when you bring finances into the equation. Emotions like shame, fear, and frustration can escalate things exponentially.
To ease the process, here are a few tips that
While queer couples have been able to obtain “domestic partnerships” for years, actual “marriage” has only been federally recognized for a little over five years. With state recognized marriage, queer couples also have to navigate their joint finances. There
Saving money doesn’t sound like the most thrilling activity in the world, but keeping your finances under control and watching your funds grow can give you a major sense of accomplishment. You don’t have to limit yourself to saving
Money is frequently a stressful subject in romantic relationships and one of the leading causes of divorce. Even when finances are not a point of contention in a relationship, they can easily become an afterthought with everything else going
Ever since the abolition of slavery in 1865, there has been a prevalent racial wealth gap in America. The abolition of slavery was supposed to begin an era of Black wealth in America, but structural racism has made it
Rent is the biggest monthly expense for most people, including myself, and typically, our only payment option is writing a check or making an automatic payment out of our checking account since most landlords do not accept credit cards.
