A payday loan can be the easiest solution when you’re in an emergency and need cash fast. Payday loans are easy to find online, and you can get the money you need within a couple of days and sometimes, a few hours post-approval. However, you can’t guarantee the best payday loan deal by only choosing the first lender you find.
We all turn to celebrities for fashion and lifestyle advice. But did you know your favorite celebs can also teach you a thing or two about personal finance? Over the years I’ve picked up some great money management and business tips from famous stars like Will Smith and Jay Leno. Today I thought I’d pass on that knowledge by compiling some of my favorite personal
I wasn’t planning to buy an investment property so soon after purchasing my first house a year ago. With the real estate market booming and interest rates rising, it doesn’t seem like the best time to look for an investment property. But I was browsing on Zillow just for fun and saw a house down the road from mine that’s for sale. It’s in pretty
Are you looking for professional experts to manage your wealth? Placing your assets in a trust is an excellent idea. A trust offers wealth management and estate planning benefits, from avoiding probate to tax benefits, protecting assets, etc.
Deciding whether or not to give to charity is tough. You want to give back, but can you afford to donate if you’re in debt or having trouble saving for retirement? You may also be worried your donation won’t make a difference, especially if you can only make a small contribution. Some charities spend as much as 80% of donations on overhead costs. Depending on
I’ve always loved animals, especially dogs. My family had several dogs while I was growing up and they were a huge comfort to me during hard times. I’ve dreamed of having a dog of my own for years, but I wanted to make sure I was financially stable before I took the plunge. Dog ownership is costly—in the first year alone, experts say you can
One of the most challenging conversations in marriage relates to money. Many married people will tell you that is one of the few things they fight about. However, there may be many difficult moments if a newlywed couple is not on the same page about a budget and spending money. Here are some tips for a newlywed couple to save money. Be On The Same
Speaking from experience, it’s hard to watch friends and family members make financial mistakes. Most of my immediate family, including my parents and older sister, aren’t very financially literate. My parents ended up deep in consumer debt due to their lavish spending habits. Although they’re doing better now and are almost debt-free, they still spend too much on extravagances. My mom wastes $400 per month
Staying on budget as a digital gamer can be hard. Many gamers find that they go way over budget when they are in the midst of trying to level up. First, you should know you are not alone if you have been going over your spending budget while gaming. Since May of 2020, Minecraft alone has been downloaded 200 million times. There are a lot
As a personal finance writer, I’m supposed to stay on top of financial news and know what’s going on. So I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that I missed my chance to refinance my home before interest rates rose. We got busy with life and put off refinancing, which turned out to be a big mistake. Why We Wanted to Refinance My partner and I
