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The buy now, pay later (BNPL) spending trend is growing in popularity among retailers. Retailers are looking for alternatives to cash and credit cards and BNPL offers that alternative. Consumers who use buy now, pay later tend to be younger, …
With the Super Bowl right around the corner, it’s time to start planning an epic party. This year will probably be more important to have a great party than other years. Courtesy of the pandemic, the chances of anyone being …
Is your home truly an investment? Some will argue both sides of this argument which is why the answer can vary. If you are buying a home as your primary residence, it may not really seem like an investment since …
When I graduated from college, I was pretty broke. I didn’t land a $50K annual salary job straight out of college. And I didn’t understand how I had a college degree, but ended up living with my parents, working four …
It sounds so cliche, but many people are focusing on how they will improve their health and wellness now that we’re in a new year. To be honest, I don’t blame them, and I actually fall into that camp as …
When you’re burdened with a lot of student loan debt, it can be difficult to make your monthly payments. Unfortunately, one of the worst things that can happen as a result is defaulting on your student loans. Defaulting on your …
My husband and I bought our first home in November 2014. We moved in the day after Thanksgiving. Becoming homeowners was a longtime dream of ours. My husband and I are both outgoing people, and we love to entertain. The …
When my husband and I finally had a baby, we realized it was important for us to finally get life insurance. Like most important financial safety nets (i.e., wills, living trust, Roth IRAs), we usually put off getting these things …
There’s nothing wrong with a night out on the town – especially with St. Patrick’s Day coming up. However, if you’re going out for a few drinks, things can get quite expensive. When you combine alcohol costs with dining out, …
Go to any personal finance blog and the number one tip you’ll find for helping you to manage your money better is to set a budget. Budgets are great, but what happens if you don’t live on a fixed income? …