Author: Elyssa Kirkham
The right way to borrow money from friends or family
Knowing how to borrow money from a friend or family member could be a much better way of getting financing than institutional loans, and you probably …
7 predatory lending warning signs to watch for
Choosing the right personal loan lender can be the difference between getting out of debt fast — or getting dragged down by debt for years to …
6 smart strategies to save money on car insurance
If you have a car and want to drive it, you’re legally required to insure it. Unfortunately, insuring a car isn’t cheap. Average car insurance costs …
13 high paying jobs that won’t trap you behind a desk
From Office Space to The Office — or our own real-life office jobs — most of us have a pretty good frame of reference for what desk work looks like. …
11 of the most unusual (and coveted!) job benefits
Thinking outside the box to offer unusual job benefits can help employers build a cohesive work culture and a positive, productive workplace. On top of offering unique …
12 employers that offer health insurance for part-timers
Going without health coverage or losing access to affordable health insurance can be scary. It may feel as though expensive medical bills and debt are just one accident …
14 lucrative jobs that let you work less than 40 hours
Earn more while working less — that’s the dream for many workers who are sick of clocking in 40 or more hours per week. Working fewer …
The best & worst states for US veterans
Military service is tough and taxing, and many service members hope for an effortless re-entry into a civilian lifestyle. But where veterans settle down after their …
The top reasons people take out personal loans
Debt balances are on the rise in America, with total consumer debt up by $1 trillion in the past five years. While Americans are borrowing more overall, the …
To do better with your money, focus on self-care
Modern life comes with plenty of stressors, and money is the most common. But a state of stress actually makes financial discipline harder. It can even lead …
Cities where retirement-age Americans carry the most & least debt
While retirement is a life stage most Americans plan for, many aren’t financially prepared for this step. One common obstacle to a sound retirement plan is …
10 cities where women outearn their partners
Despite the growing prevalence of women in the workforce, the median earnings of women over the age of 25 was $32,679 in 2017, with men’s median earnings for …
Survey finds 52% of Americans can’t cover $1,000 emergency
From a leaky roof to a broken bone, life can throw you unexpected costs that must be immediately addressed. When an emergency expense pops up, having …
How to manage debt as a single parent in 2019
When student loan deferment ended for Samantha Gregory, a single mom and the founder of the site Rich Single Momma, she had one reaction to her …
16 of the best seasonal jobs to earn money this holiday season
The end of your holiday budget might be approaching as quickly as the end of the year. If money’s tight right now, consider getting a seasonal …
5 smart ways to discuss student debt when dating
Having serious debt is among the biggest romantic deal breakers, according to a 2017 survey from SoFi, second only to being a workaholic. If you have …
The 20 most affordable small colleges in the U.S.
For many college applicants, schools with smaller student bodies are ideal. Small colleges can provide students with more opportunities to lead, learn and get involved than …
The 50 US colleges with the most generous financial aid
When it comes to choosing an affordable college, sticker prices can be deceiving. The cost of attending a college is just one factor that impacts what …
