Some financial advice just isn’t designed to help you live a life you truly love. So much of the financial advice being offered is purely about the numbers. But you are more than a set of numbers. You are a whole person with emotions, and values, and goals. You have a life to live.

Need to reduce your expenses? Budgets are tight for many people right now, so you might be trying to find ways to save more money. Check out these 19 tips for finding extra money in your budget.

Take control of your money in the new year with these personal finance New Year’s resolutions. Use these ideas to save more for retirement and other financial goals, pay off debt, secure your future, and more!

Ready to stop living paycheck to paycheck? Here are nine things you can do today to break the paycheck to paycheck cycle, take control of your finances, and start to create a more financially secure life.

The internet is full of personal finance advice, so how do you know when you should DIY and when you should hire a financial advisor? Here are five times when hiring someone to help you with managing your money makes sense.

We all want to save more money, but sometimes you get to the end of the month and there’s nothing left to save. Try this method of prioritizing your savings to help you reach your financial goals.

Need a new bank account? There are so many banking options now that it can be overwhelming to figure out which one is right for you. Check out these tips on what to consider when choosing a new bank or credit union.

Do you struggle to save money for your larger financial goals? Use these budgeting and saving tips to set up a system that will help you meet your financial and life goals.

Thinking of quitting your job? Read this first. You’ll learn what to consider and how to make a plan for any potential gap in income.

Want to take control of your finances but not sure where to start? Start with these nine tips for personal finance success so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start building the life you want.

Have you tried budgeting only to give up after awhile? Learn why your budget may have failed and what to do instead.

Wondering how to save for your child’s college education? Maybe you’ve heard of a 529 College Savings Plan but are wondering if their are other education funding options? Learn five different ways to save for college and how to decide which is right for you.

While many people get into trouble by taking on too much debt, that doesn’t mean that debt is always bad. Sometimes debt is necessary from a survival perspective and sometimes it makes a lot of sense from a strategic perspective. You have to look at your entire financial picture and make the decisions that are right for you.

With the cost of a college education rising astronomically each year, many families worry about how they will ever be able to afford it. Luckily, most people do not pay the “sticker price” for college. Read more to learn about how college pricing works and get some tips to make financial aid work for you.

A college education is one of the biggest purchases most of us ever make, yet saving up for it can be a confusing and difficult process. Many parents are still paying off their own student loans and the idea of trying to save enough for your child to go to college can make you just want to give up altogether. Follow these tips to start saving for college now without losing your mind.

Whether you’re a parent receiving the advance child tax credit payments or you’ve just received an inheritance, tax refund, or bonus, you might find yourself wondering just how to use some extra money. Here are some ideas!

Roth IRAs can be confusing, even when you know basically what they are. In this Q&A post, I’ve answered a number of questions about Roth IRAs, such as “is it worth it if I can’t contribute much?” and “do I need to have one if I’m already contributing the max to my 401k?”. Find out the answers to these questions and more.

When trying to decide between traditional and Roth IRAs or 401ks, it’s hard to go wrong with the Roth version. Find out what the differences are and why Roths have an advantage for most people.

With so many options these days, it can be hard to figure out the right bank account for you. Here are four things to consider when comparing bank accounts.

How do you know if you’re saving enough for retirement? Find out how your retirement savings stack up with these tools and calculators.