Author: Emma Diehl
How do you change your major?
Declaring a major in college isn’t a minor decision, but that doesn’t mean students can’t change their minds further along in a college career. How to …
What is the hardest year of high school?
Ask four recent graduates which year of high school was hardest for them, and chances are you’ll get four different answers. Each year of high school …
How this woman paid off $200k in student loans in less than 2 years
In the interest of full transparency, please note that Erika Kullberg is a paid spokesperson for SoFi as well as a SoFi member. Also, her experience …
How to get merit aid for college
Money for college doesn’t grow on trees. Or does it? Every year, billions of dollars wait to be plucked from the branches by college students seeking …
Should I downsize my home?
For many, downsizing is more accurately described as “right-sizing.” Popularized by author Sheri Koones, the idea of a smaller home is that it helps people live …
How to move investments from one account to another
In the age of P2P transfers and tap to pay, transferring funds has become as simple as a few small gestures. Money jumps between accounts in …
5 strategies for overcoming your money fears
Forget things that go bump in the night. Many of us are losing sleep over our fear of money — more than half of Americans rank “not having …
Investing in food stocks
You may not know what the future holds, but you know there’ll be a meal involved. A good meal or grocery trip is not only a …
5 smart spending strategies
When it comes to budgeting, some of us live by the saying, “Out of sight, out of mind.” If you can’t see those charges coming through …
What are considered Blue-Chip stocks?
To an investing newbie, the term blue chip might just sound like a fancy vehicle for your salsa. But blue chips, more specifically blue-chip stocks, are …
5 types of savings you should consider having
40% of US adults say they don’t have enough funds on hand to cover a $400 emergency. From unexpected car expenses, to the ever discussed “rainy day …
How to buy stocks without a broker
Think of investing like moving to a new house. In a move, people need to get all of their belongings from one place to the next — …
7 tips for improving your financial health
Poor financial health can linger like a stubborn cold that just won’t go away. Plenty of fluids and rest might get someone back in fighting shape, …
How much does it cost to remodel a house?
In the world of HGTV renovation shows, remodeling a home might look like a breeze. Interior design pros tackle a home in 30 minutes (including commercial …
