
Megan is a freelance editor and writer with a passion for financial topics. She loves listening to financial podcasts and reading blogs from real people trying to make a difference with how they spend and save their money. She currently lives in the St. Louis area with her husband, her daughter, and their dog. When not writing or reading about financial issues, she covers topics for writers and small business on her website, http://www.MHarrisEditor.com
When many students think about life after college, the path ahead to a 9-5 career may seem set as their parents encourage them to seek a four year degree. However, not everyone wants to, or needs to, seek out a …
Although many people are still celebrating summer, the school year is starting soon. Many parents are gearing up for the costs associated with school supplies, which seem to go up every year. According to a 2014 Today News article, the …
Building your credit can be an important financial step if you’re looking to buy a home, finance a car, or obtain better interest rates for a cheaper loan. However, not everyone wants to use credit cards (and not everyone is …
Every once in a while, it’s a good idea to rest and recharge. Taking a vacation or traveling for reunions, family gatherings, and weddings can be a pleasurable experience, but many people don’t have room in the budget to travel …
It’s a common fact that your home is an investment. In particular, the work you put into it often means you have some return on investment, or ROI, later on when you go to sell it. However, there’s often disagreement …
Personal finance is a highly individual experience, and no two people have to use the same methods. Before you go looking for personal finance advice, you must create a budget. You need to determine the amount of money you earn and the amount …
Planning a wedding can be both exciting and stressful. As the costs of weddings rise, many people’s budgets aren’t large enough to accommodate all the wants and needs of a traditional wedding. The Knot’s 2014 Real Weddings survey found that the …
With the change of seasons comes a fresh start, and that can include your finances. If you feel like you need to get your money in order, a good way to do that is to either reduce your debt or increase …
Whether you’ve been investing for some time or are just getting started, it’s important to have a good brokerage relationship. Maybe you want to move your investments, but you feel intimidated to go through the paperwork and stress of transferring your brokerage account. …
Planning a road trip can be a lot of fun. From mapping your route to enjoying the scenery, going for a road trip with family and friends brings about many adventures. However, road trips can be expensive. Between hotel stays, the …