Have you ever been shopping and saw a dress that you just knew you had to buy? Bought a new pair of shoes because of a deal too good to pass up? Impulsively grabbed a candy bar or magazine at the checkout counter? We’ve all been there. Sometimes, your brain just tells you “yes,” but…
Personal Finance Articles
Qualifying for Social Security Spousal Benefits if You Are Divorced or Widowed
As a woman, you are probably aware that you are statistically expected to outlive your husband. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2015 Mortality Report, the average woman in the United States will live to age 81.2 years, and the average man will live 76.3 years. That means you can expect to live…
5 Signs Your Caramel Macchiato Could Be Ruining Your Retirement
It’s something you do every day without giving it much thought—you go to your favorite coffee shop to get your cup of motivation for the work day ahead. But did you ever stop and think that the Carmel Macchiato you just ordered could be ruining your retirement? Here are five signs that some of your…
5 Money Decisions You Might Regret Later In Life
When it comes to money decisions, there’s a lot of room for error. That can leave you feeling pressured to make all the right moves now. The good news is that we can learn from other people’s experiences to help us make better choices today so we don’t end up saddled with regrets about how…
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Just because you earn a good income doesn’t mean you’re able to save. In fact, millions of people don’t have enough in their bank accounts to cover an $1,000 emergency should something go wrong. Others barely have any retirement savings, or their net worth is in the red due to debt they just can’t get…
11 Side Hustle Ideas To Make Extra Money In Your Spare Time
In today’s economy, it is not uncommon for a household to have at least two forms of income. Sometimes this is out of necessity; sometimes it is to get ahead financially. Regardless of why you want the extra income, it’s easier than ever to start a side gig with little or no initial investment. Here…
How to plan for retirement in the gig economy
Once upon a time, it was totally reasonable for middle class kids to expect that they would work for one, maybe two employers, and retire at 65 with a watch and a pension, the end. But in recent years, the economy has shifted towards self-employment and freelance work—the gig economy. The twenty-first century has brought…
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