How to Make $1,000 Fast (33 Quick Ways to Make $1,000 This Month)
A recent survey by the Research Department of Statista.com revealed that 34% of Americans had less than $1,000 in their savings accounts. This might sound...
Rich vs. Wealthy: What’s the Difference?
Isn’t it funny how childhood experiences shape our views of rich vs. wealthy, as well as who has money compared to who doesn’t? There are...
Is It Better to Lease or Buy a Car?
Although the choice between leasing or buying a car has plenty of financial implications, money isn’t the only factor that goes into this decision. In...
11 Best Online Banks: Start Today
Interest rates have been rising rapidly in recent months, and you may be pleasantly surprised to see how much. If you’re currently holding your money...
Best Time To Buy A Car + Tips To Saving BIG When You Buy Your New Ride
Getting a new car is one of the better feelings in life, I’ll admit. But, it’s also one of the biggest financial transactions most people...
What Are the Consequences of Not Having Life Insurance?
Before I started writing in the personal finance space, I spent nearly 8 years working alongside my husband in a funeral home. My husband Greg...
The Traditional IRA vs. the 401(k) Plan – Which Plan Wins?
Financial bloggers often portray the traditional IRA vs. the 401(k) plan as a debate, as if one plan is better than the other. In truth,...
What Is a Family Trust and Should You Set One Up?
The concept of a family trust—also known as a revocable living trust—isn’t very well understood by many people. The differences between a trust and a...
What Is The SIPC and How Does it Protect Your Investments?
As a financial planner, I get a lot of concerned questions from my clients regarding their investments. One recently asked me: What exactly happens if...
What Happens When Your Bank is Seized by the FDIC?
One of the issues that many people have been concerned with during this recession is what happens when a bank is seized by the FDIC....