Author: Larissa Runkle
Clever ways to turn your unwanted presents into cash
Although you might be lucky enough this holiday season to score mostly gift cards (or at least presents with gift receipts), chances are you’ll end up …
Are you a remote worker? It could affect your taxes this year
Since the coronavirus pandemic began nearly a year ago, an unprecedented number of people have started working from home. No longer just for the lucky individual, …
Unusual side hustles we’re betting you’ve never heard of
By now you’re probably pretty familiar with all the mainstream side hustles out there, like becoming a delivery-partner with Uber or delivering food with DoorDash. But if you’re in …
The money secrets of happy, full-time RVers
If the open road is calling, chances are you’ve at least considered the RV life. RV life definitely comes with its perks, but unlike all the …
15 signs you’re living beyond your means
Living above your means is a classic money mistake that’s all too easy to fall into. Whether you’re spending more than your budget allows, or you’re not setting …
How to give yourself a financial spa day
Self-care is an expression you hear a lot about these days but rarely when it comes to your finances. Although at first, it might not seem …
I bought a house during COVID-19. Here’s what I learned
Buying a house is never easy, but especially not as a first-time homebuyer in the middle of a global pandemic. That was the situation I found myself in …
Everything you need to know about estate planning
Estate planning can give you peace of mind Estate planning might seem like something meant only for the old or sick, but that’s not the case …
15 surprisingly savvy celebrity investors
We all tend to think of the rich and famous as people that were just lucky enough to be born that way. And although that may …
11 mistakes people make when choosing a place to retire
Maybe you’ve spent your life moving around, or maybe you’ve lived in the same place for years. Regardless of how many moves you’ve made throughout your …
11 ways to bounce back from a job loss
Even if COVID-19 didn’t physically affect your family, the resulting recession probably did. In the past few months, millions of people have lost their jobs and …
11 amazing places you can visit without leaving your car
Many of us won’t be jet-setting to any exotic (or even distant) locations this summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still take a trip. With …
8 ways to help secure your job in a bad economy
The only thing more stressful than a pandemic is the looming recession that will likely come with it. In December 2019, FinanceBuzz surveyed more than 1,000 …
10 places where you can pay for that perfect Instagram shot
Whether you love it or hate it (or love to hate it), the world of selfies is here to stay. In fact, a FinanceBuzz study found …
4 ways to never pay international phone fees again
Traveling abroad is expensive enough without having to worry about paying international rates and fees on your phone. Even if you don’t plan on calling home that …
8 disappointing tourist attractions we wouldn’t return to (even if it was free!)
If your wish list of travel destinations just keeps on growing, you can’t afford to waste another vacation visiting overrated tourist attractions. We’ve all fallen into …
How to request a credit limit increase at Chase, Amex & more
Asking your bank for a credit line increase can be a great way to upgrade your spending power and potentially even raise your credit score, but there …
