Money
Which Debt Should I Pay off First?: Snowball vs Avalanche Debt Payoff Methods
So you've decided to get serious about your financial health and you want to start tackling your debt. Maybe you're wondering, 'which debt should I pay off first?' Or maybe you just got your bonus or a tax return and you're trying to figure out how to get the most...
11 Steps to Get Your Finances Under Control
Money is one of those things that stress people OUT. Did you know that it's one of the number one causes of divorce? Whether you're married or single, personal finances can cause some serious friction. As I write this, the stock markets are plunging and the outlook...
7 Tips to Make Tax Season Easier
I used to feel intense dread as soon as TurboTax started advertising in full force sometime around the beginning of January. I didn't feel like I really knew what I was doing with taxes and often worried that I was leaving out important information or would get...
20 Money Goals You Can Set in 2020
Thinking about money in the long term is something that easily stresses a lot of people out. One thing I love about a new year (and a new decade!) is the opportunity to rethink parts of your life and then start fresh. A few years ago, setting money goals kind of felt...
How to Calculate Your Net Worth – And Why You Should!
You've probably given some good thought to your credit score, but what about your net worth? The net worth seems like something only fancy rich people think about, but there's a good reason why you should be paying attention to yours too. This is actually super simple...
Picking out a Credit Card in 5 Easy Steps
You guys, credit cards can be scary. I remember when I started looking for my first credit card. I knew that credit cards could get you in a lot of trouble. I also knew that I might not be approved, and that applying for too many would hurt my credit, which made me...
What Is Consumer Debt and Should You Avoid It?
You've probably heard the phrase 'consumer debt' thrown around quite a lot, usually with a negative connotation. But what exactly is it? And is it actually bad? I'm breaking down everything you need to know about consumer debt, and sharing the deets on whether or not...
How to Check Your Credit Score and Why It Matters
Credit scores and credit reports can feel like really murky waters. Figuring out what a good credit score is can feel daunting, let alone even figuring out how to make yours better. I remember being afraid of checking my credit score for years because I was worried it wasn’t excellent. But don’t worry, everyone has to start from the bottom, and the basic rules are pretty simple to understand. Here’s all the basics on credit scores explained.
Emergency Fund 101: Everything You Need to Know
Saving for an emergency fund is, in my opinion, one of the least fun financial goals you can possibly have. But it's also arguably the most important. Having an emergency fund is the first place you should start when getting your financial life in order. Today I'm...
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