Curbing Food Insecurity
Julien and Kiersten Saunders define food insecurity and explain how those who are financially strapped can find meals or make smart decisions when it comes to grocery spending.
What Is Quiet Quitting?
The causes and repercussions of quiet quitting—and the types of employees who may benefit from establishing a workplace exit plan.
4 Things to Consider Before Starting a Franchise
Before you get too far along in the franchise buying process, spend some time understanding how a franchising opportunity works, the pros and cons, and do some inner reflection to ensure that your personality and expectations align with the business model.
Add a Personal Mid-Year Review to Help You Conquer Your Goals
We just recently passed the halfway mark of 2022, and now is a great time to check in on where things stand with your financial and personal goals and to find the motivation to keep making progress, however slow.
Budget-Friendly Travel Tips to Make Getting On The Road Easier
Thinking through how you’ll handle a flight delay or cancellation, what you’ll do if your bank card is lost or stolen and what items you should have in your suitcase can make your trip easier and safer.
Avoid Using “Buy Now, Pay Later” By Planning Ahead
The buy now, pay later phenomenon is growing rapidly. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 37% of respondents used BNPL services in 2021, and 12% of those borrowers used the service at least five times within the last year.
Empower Yourself to Pay Off Debt
There is usually no quick fix to paying off debt, and maintaining the mental and emotional energy to keep going can be challenging.
How Long Should Your Career Be? 15 Years Is Plenty, According to This Personal Finance Couple
Come to think of it, 15 years of doing anything is long, and it’s certainly long enough to project future outcomes.
Redefining External vs. Internal Rewards to Help Choose Your Goals Wisely
When you start going after promotions or raises at work simply because they’re there and you think they’ll earn you more external respect, you run the risk of distracting yourself from your ultimate career
Have a Strategic Plan So You Can Cash Out On Your Terms
If you’ve been working on upskilling and taking advantage of employer-offered education, now might be a great time to find a better job with a higher salary, thanks to the Great Resignation.
5 Ways to Better Handle Financial Stress
Things in the financial world are starting to look up for some people. Even though inflation is going crazy and housing prices continue to rise, there are signs that the economic distress that many people experienced during the pandemic shutdowns is starting to ease. But what do you do if your situation isn’t improving? Many […]
How to Prepare for a Recession
Some economists might argue that recessions may not be inevitable, but they typically occur about once every ten years and usually follow periods of strong economic growth.
