With more vaccinations being given and more states opening up, it might be tempting to act as though the pandemic never happened by reverting to the “old normal.” But that would mean ignoring the many lessons we’ve learned — lessons that can apply to a post-pandemic world as easily as they have during the COVID… Read More
As American Reopens, Will Overspending Be A Problem? (As Reported By Paulette Perhach of Vox.com)
As vaccination numbers rise and new COVID 19 case rates drop, Americans slowly return to “post-pandemic” life. While we might not be over the hump, a finish line appears to roughly be in sight. And with renewed faith in public living, we also see a resurgence in the economy as a whole. It makes sense…. Read More
Four Ways Technology Is Changing How We Buy Homes (Guest Post By Nate Welling of CableCompare.com)
Searching for a new home can be a daunting endeavor- especially for first-time homebuyers. Each step of the way can at times seem complex, confusing, and endless. Luckily, the advent of new technologies is altering the home search process from beginning to end. While the final result of a home search journey is grounded in… Read More
9th Annual 100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance Rankings Announced
New York, NY – April 22, 2021 Working in Support of Education (W!se), a national educational nonprofit, announced the 2021 ranking of its“100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” today during a virtual ceremony sponsored by Voya Financial®. The High School for Math, Science, and Engineering in New York City earned first place. Hurley… Read More
5 Tips to Help You Set Up Your Small Business Budget- And Stick With It (Guest Post by Gabriel M of BroadbandSearch.net)
For first time small business owners, setting up the ongoing business budget should be the spine of your strategic business plan. But starting from scratch without recourse to funding can seem daunting, if not impossible. So how should you go about determining how much you can-and should spend? And where should you focus the bulk… Read More
6 Tips for Running a Business While Pursuing a Degree (Guest Post by SMBCompass.com)
Operating a business and ensuring that its profitability metrics are improving each quarter is already a big undertaking. If you’re also juggling academics at the same time, it brings the challenge to a whole new level. But challenging certainly does not mean impossible, and many notable founders who have built successful businesses did so… Read More
Preventing Bad Spending Habits After Graduation (Featuring Romario Nicholas)
It can be easy to fall into the pitfalls of bad spending habits. This point holds especially true in the case of college graduation. For most of us, this time is filled with tons of excitement and wonder. “Now that I’ve got my degree, the money will just start pouring in.” While there’s a chance… Read More
Ten Expenses Wealthy People Avoid (As Reported by All Time Lists)
If you’re looking to build wealth, the answer may not always be simple. However, it never hurts to develop a budget. Part of this budgeting plan might be cutting out expensive or frivolous purchases. Perhaps you should ask yourself the following question. “Is this a want or a need?” Examples of things that likely don’t… Read More
How Financial Independence Interacts With Creativity (Guest Post by George Newton)
Few people have the freedom to choose how they spend every minute of their days. We all have commitments and obligations, often relating to household chores or the need to earn a living. Free time is a very limited commodity, and it’s interesting to explore how different people deal with their free time – and… Read More
How One Student Tackled $51,000 in Student Loan Debt in Less Than 2 Years (Featuring Romario Nicholas)
Student loans. For about 70% of college-bound individuals, these are dirty words. But for most, they are also a necessity. The prospect of signing up for [potentially] decades worth of debt might not sound too appealing. However, the reality is that student loans are still perhaps the most realistic option for the majority of Americans… Read More