At first I thought I was just imagining that things were only getting more expensive. Turns out, I was wrong. Things like food, clothing, and housing are only escalating in price. While economic recovery is good, price increases are bad, (especially when wages aren’t growing to meet these price increases.) It’s bad because it means […]
I’m like Captain Ahab in search of his white whale; always on the prowl for the tips, money habits, or money tech that changes lives and makes it easier to stay out of debt, save, and live my life without overwhelming money stress. I can’t speak to what works for everyone, but the eight money […]
There’s lots of research out there on why resolutions fail year after year. The short of this -very long and over told- story is that setting a huge goal like “I’m going to lose weight” is both unattainable (because you’re not setting an action plan along with your resolution) and unspecific (how much weight?) For example, […]
This post is sponsored by Lexington Law Once again it’s the most wonderful, wonderfully expensive, time of the year. Gift giving is ingrained and expected at the holidays in our culture. Plus, it is uniquely satisfying to give a great gifts. What better way to show someone you really care than splurging on something […]
LB Note: Today we have a spectacular guest post from a new friend I made at FinCon this year. Since I get a lot of questions about credit cards and how to best use them without going into debt, I thought it would be great to call in an expert. Anik Khan The holidays […]
This post is sponsored by Lexington Law. All content and opinions are my own. It’s the “spendiest” time of the year. The last thing you’re probably thinking about is the health of your credit, right? Last Christmas, Americans added over $1,000 of debt to their household balance sheets. If you are the average American […]
*This blog is in partnership with TransUnion. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Over the last year, these big brand names have announced hacks to customer data: Facebook Uber Delta Sears Panera Bread Saks Fifth Avenue Lord & Taylor Equifax Most people use Facebook, right? And many utilize ride-share apps. At this point, the […]
In partnership with TransUnion. The opinions and text are all mine In many ways, I feel my life shifted dramatically when I turned 30. I have more self-confidence, I care less about what others think, and I’m making more concerted efforts to take better care of myself mentally, financially, and emotionally. Even though getting older can be a […]
With the price of college increasing, it seems unavoidable that students will have to borrow money to complete their education. Federal student loan repayment is something millions of graduates are dreading. So how to get rid of student loan debt while still living your life? It’s not as difficult as you might think. Just follow […]
LB Note: This week’s post is a syndication of a piece I wrote for HouseLogic and The National Association of Realtors. This article has been lovingly republished with permission. There’s finally proof to what we’ve all long suspected — that student loan debt is delaying first-time homeownership. In fact, a recent study from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and […]
