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Choosing a bank is one important step everyone should take on their road to handling their personal finances well. Not all banks charge the same fees, or have the same interest rates, or even offer the same types of accounts. Just because your sister or your spouse loves a bank doesn’t mean it’s a great […]

Furniture is expensive! In fact, just buying the essential pieces for a one-bedroom apartment can cost $3,500 or more! Add in some decorative items and extra pieces of furniture like ottomans or side tables and suddenly, the total price tag can climb as high as $7,600. Even at big-box and discount retailers, basic pieces can […]

The turning of the calendar into a new year gives many people the illusion of a fresh start. When the new year comes, they are going to eat better, exercise more, be kinder, and manage their money better. If these people are anything like me, these resolutions don’t always last through January! However, financial resolutions […]

In today’s world, having a credit history is incredibly important. Some people believe that never having credit means that they are doing the right thing, but having no credit history can make you look as bad as someone with bad credit because creditors have no idea what kind of borrower you will be. Credit histories […]

For many people, having a beautiful home means decorating for the season. Sure, decorating for the winter holidays is a widely accepted practice in western culture. Consumers spend billions upon billions on gifts and seasonal decor just for this one season! However, more and more people also want to decorate for the fall, spring, and […]

Halloween costumes have changed a lot over my lifetime. Remember the particular smell of the plastic masks that came with the costumes our parents grabbed for a few bucks at the pharmacy or big-box store? Now, the stores are overrun with intricate, adorable costumes that also carry really high price tags. And that’s before you […]

The end of summer means that the kids are back in school, the temperature starts falling, and the end-of-year onslaught of holidays is on the horizon. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s are all welcome respites from the day-to-day grind of life, and most people look forward to them. After all, little kids look […]

FIRE is an acronym that stands for “financial independence, retire early.” People often think FIRE is for people with high incomes who live a life of extreme frugality, saving and investing in passive income sources to help fund an extra-long retirement period. For lots of people, that is how FIRE works. But not everyone wants […]

For most of us (you know, those without trust funds), buying a home means that we must first get a mortgage. The mortgage process can seem daunting and scary. It’s so much money and such a huge commitment, and it requires people poking into every area of your financial life. And there are so many […]

Sixty-three percent of Americans list developing good saving habits as an important financial goal. However, knowing that saving is important and actually saving your pennies are very different things! Don’t despair, though. Although lots of people struggle with saving, there are simple tricks you can use to make frugality and saving part of your daily […]