Author: Sarah Li Cain
What do I need to apply for a personal loan?
A personal loan is a type of debt borrowers can use for a variety of purposes, including: Home renovations Paying off medical bills Debt consolidation Financing …
7 simple ways to get control of your checking account
Managing a checking account may sound like a tedious task, but please keep reading, because it’s well worth a bit of time to get your financial …
Is your grocery bill out of control? Here’s how to tell
How much you should spend on groceries each month will depend on factors such as the number of people living in your household, your lifestyle and …
Don’t let these credit card mistakes ruin your finances
Credit cards, when used responsibly, can enhance your financial life, allowing you to build your credit score, earn rewards, and more. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful …
You’re probably managing your checking account all wrong
Managing a checking account may sound like a tedious task, but please keep reading, because it’s well worth a bit of time to get your …
10 possible benefits of obtaining personal loans
Not all debt is bad. Think credit cards, where consumers use them for everyday purchases, or getting a mortgage to purchase your first home. As …
Income vs net worth: What’s the difference?
Put simply, income is the amount you earn whereas net worth is the total value of your assets minus any debt. When it comes to …
These are the 9 cheapest pets to own
Pets can bring love, companionship, stimulation, and fun into your life. But they can also bring a lot of added expenses. In fact, the lifetime cost …
Here’s how buying a home changed my view of money
My husband and I just wrapped up a whirlwind homebuying process. As we signed the last closing documents and got the keys to our new house, …
How to improve your life by doing nothing
Being bored has done wonders for my financial life. Ditto for my physical and mental health. I used to be one of those moms who thought …
Blended family? Second marriage? 3 things you should know about estate planning
If you’re in a blended family with stepparents, stepchildren or step-anything-elses, you have unique estate planning needs. That’s something that Brenda (name was changed to protect …
14 jobs that pay $70K (and don’t require a college degree)
There’s this myth where you need a degree to be able to earn a decent income. Not true at all. Yup, these are good ol’ 9 …
Living abroad can save you money — here’s how
What if I said that you can stay in five-star hotels whenever you wish, eat at the finest restaurants, travel internationally, hire a full-time housekeeper, save six …
