Money Manners: Tipping
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Financial Planing
[Survey] Who Do You Ask for Financial Advice?
A study conducted by Charles Schwab just last year found that three in five Americans...
What Is an Infopreneur: How to Ace the Modern Day Side Hustle
Over the course of the past two decades, the rise of the infopreneur has been...
Bad Deal at the Car Dealership? Here’s What You Should Know.
Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further Oops, you realized you may...
Freelancers: When to Give Yourself a Raise
Let’s have some real talk about freelancing and money matters, shall we? When it comes...
Housing Finance
How Long Does It Take to Refinance a House (+ 5 Ways to Speed Up the Process)
We’re all looking for ways to cut down on expenses — especially fixed expenses that...
Money Audit
Side Hustle Ideas (55 Jobs to Start Earning Money)
Whether you’re tired of living paycheck to paycheck, want to build up your retirement account, or are saving for something special, finding a way to bring in extra income is likely on your mind. If you’ve tried everything you can to better manage your income but you’re still not where…
Managing Money With Your Partner When You Earn More
Managing Money With Your Partner When You Earn More
Four years ago this month, I published When She Makes More, a guide for higher-earning married women who want to...
Paying off $30K in Debt and a Baby on the Way
Paying off $30K in Debt and a Baby on the Way
Julia and John, both in their early 30s and living in Queens, are expecting their first child next spring and...
Student Finance
How to Get a Virtual Internship
This is not a great time to be looking for career experience. Industries are suffering, opportunities are scarce and most people are working from home. But if you’re in need of an internship, there are still plenty of options to work virtually – if you know how to sniff them…
College Finances: Back to School Edition
College Finances: Back to School Edition
Think about all of the exciting moments ahead of you – creating memories, establishing lifelong friendships, and introducing a new...
Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
When I graduated from college *ahem* eons ago and it came time to pay off my federal student loans, I had...
Student Loans Explained: WTFinance
Student Loans Explained: WTFinance
Truth is, there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to college: new friends, a new routine,...
How to Understand Your Student Loan Options
How to Understand Your Student Loan Options
The student loan process asks a lot from incoming college students. Before they even leave the comfort of their childhood...
How to Teach Your Teen to Budget Like a Pro
How to Teach Your Teen to Budget Like a Pro
It amazes us how quickly our girls are growing up. Next month when school starts up again, we’ll have a...
What is Fedloan Servicing? (Guide to Fedloan Student Loans)
What is Fedloan Servicing? (Guide to Fedloan Student Loans)
There you are, sitting in your high school’s guidance office talking with your counselor about heading off to college after...
Chapter 5: What is a 529 College Savings Plan?
Chapter 5: What is a 529 College Savings Plan?
Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further As you know, paying for college can be daunting, which...
How to Get Student Loans Forgiven: Your Guide to Programs and Tips
How to Get Student Loans Forgiven: Your Guide to Programs and Tips
In this time of uncertainty, paying off your student loans may feel even more complicated than usual — student debt...