I’ve long been a proponent of Amazon for buying all items for my house and generally everything. I was an Amazon Prime member for years because I liked the convenience of Amazon and the Amazon app. Unfortunately, my stance on Amazon has changed slightly for my personal buying decisions and I wanted to explain here…
Working from home jobs have become very popular lately with all of the opportunities out there and the faster internet running through our society. It’s becoming a reality for more and more who are able to support themselves while working from home. Have you fallen for a work from home scam in the past but…
Are you struggling with high-interest credit card debt? If so, transferring your balance to a new card with a lower interest rate could be a smart financial move. A balance transfer can help you pay off your debt faster and save you money on interest charges. However, before you jump into a balance transfer, it’s…
In 2023, managing finances has become easier than ever with the help of budgeting apps. These apps can help users track their expenses, set financial goals, and create budgets to achieve those goals. With so many budgeting apps available, it can be overwhelming to choose the right one. However, by comparing features and user reviews,…
The S&P 500 is a stock market index that measures the performance of 500 large companies listed on stock exchanges in the United States. It is widely regarded as a benchmark for the overall performance of the U.S. stock market. Investors often use the S&P 500 as a way to gauge the health of the…
If you’re interested in saving money, you should have an emergency fund. So what is it and how do you create one? Plain and simple, an emergency fund is money you have set aside in case of an emergency. These can range from an unexpected bill, car repair, home repair, medical bill, job loss, etc….
We all know that the secret to becoming a successful investor, you must “buy low and sell high.” But if you’re like most investors, you don’t always know when it’s a good time to buy a particular investment. With the best investing tools, you can easily make sound investments that help you build long-term wealth…
It’s that time of year again! Time for the kids to start begging for all of the newest and coolest bloody weapons of choice and princess costumes. Yep, it’s Halloween time again! I personally am not a huge fan of this holiday due to the fact that it can get ridiculously expensive. All so that…
The media loves to regularly point out that Americans struggle to afford an unexpected $500 bill. What many of us don’t realize is that if you’re having trouble paying for life’s surprises, you probably struggle to buy groceries and pay your rent every month too. Being able to save money on groceries is an easy…
You don’t make a lot of money and you’ve worked hard to get out of debt. Now that you have the taste of what it’s like to not have a monthly interest payment for maybe the first time ever as an adult, the last thing you want to do is go back into debt. But,…
Paying off debt is hard for anyone. It’s always on your mind until it’s gone and wiped clean. Debt hovers over you like a dark cloud just waiting to storm. Those clouds seem to be even darker when you have a low income. Without the necessary funds to pay down debt quickly, it can feel…
You have finally reached the light at the end of the tunnel! It’s time to retire and enjoy the fruits of your labor. As you near retirement, there is another batch of money mistakes to avoid so you can afford to remain retired. By using your experience from your working years, you should be able…
