Resources to Help You Manage Your Money
How to Invest in Your 401k the Easy Way
Investing in your 401k might seem scary and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Target date funds are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it investment option. They will have even the least money-savvy people saving for retirement with ease and confidence.
How to Pay Your Credit Card Bill in Full Every Month
Struggling to figure out how to pay your credit card in full each month? This compassionate guide breaks down the process step by step, helping you avoid interest charges, boost your credit score, and take control of your finances with confidence. Perfect for anyone new to managing credit cards or looking for clear, practical advice.
7 Easy Ways to Spend Less on Groceries
Looking for ways to save money on food? Meal planning on a budget doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Don’t miss these seven simple ways you can save money on groceries without clipping coupons or giving up your favorite foods.
Ask Annie: Are Meal Subscription Boxes Worth It?
Meal subscription boxes have become increasingly popular in the past few years. More and more options are available to fit a variety of tastes, diets, frequency, and cost. Companies such as Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and EveryPlate give young professionals and families an easy way to eat healthy and delicious meals at home without having to spend time meal planning and shopping. But are meal subscriptions worth it? That depends. Find out how to decide if meal subscription boxes are right for you.
5 Estate Planning Essentials
Estate planning is important for everyone, no matter how wealthy you are. These five estate planning essentials are critical for protecting yourself, your assets, and your family.
Why You Should Automate Your Finances
Automating your finances is the most important thing you can do to keep your savings on track. Setting aside money each month is a hard habit to build. If you automate your savings, it will actually happen and you’ll save more money and spend less time doing it!
Trump’s Tax Returns and How the Rich Legally Avoid Taxes
The recent NYT article analyzing President Trump’s tax returns reveals many potentially illegal tax avoidance strategies. What’s worse is that many of the techniques Trump used to lower his tax bill are perfectly legal. Here are some of the ways rich people lower their tax burden so they end up paying less than ordinary people.
How to Help Your Aging Parents with Money
Many adult children worry that someday they’ll be supporting their aging parents financially. Here are 17 ways you can get started helping your aging parents with money today!
Talking to Your Aging Parents about Money
Talking to your parents about their financial situation can be one of the most challenging conversations you’ll have. How the discussion goes depends on many things, including your relationship with your parents, your siblings, everyone’s feelings about money, and their financial situation. Some are lucky enough to have parents who are open about their finances and are in a good situation, but that’s often not the case. No matter what your situation is, following these tips can help you have a more productive and positive conversation with your parents about money.
When Women Earn More
Men sometimes feel bad when women earn more money than they do. Here’s how men can reframe their thinking to be more supportive of their wives and embrace the fact that women making more money can be good for everyone.
How Caring for Aging Parents Fits Into Your Financial Priorities
Many Gen Xers and Millennials are worried that they will have to support their aging parents financially, while at the same time paying off student loans, saving for their kids to go to college, and putting aside money for retirement. So how does supporting aging parents financially fit into your financial plan? Follow these money tips to get your own finances in order so you can best help those you love.
Helping Aging Parents with Finances
Gen Xers and Millennials are increasingly worried about helping their aging parents with their finances while at the same time paying off their own student loans, saving for retirement, and sending their kids to college.
How to Plan for Random Expenses and Short-Term Goals
Learn how to plan for random expenses and save for short term goals. You may or may not know exactly what will happen in the future, but it’s important to be prepared and always be saving for all those unexpected expenses and the things you want to do in the near future.
How to Manage Your Savings for Random Expenses and Short-Term Goals
We all know we should be setting aside money for random expenses and fun things like vacations, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to separate your vacation money from your home repair fund from your emergency fund. Here are two easy ways you can set aside money for all of your savings goals.
5 Money Rules You Shouldn’t Follow
Although money advice is often presented as hard-and-fast rules that apply to everyone, the truth is that not every money rule is right for everyone. It’s important to identify your values and goals and follow your heart to know which financial moves help you build the life of your dreams. Here are some money rules you should break.
How to Plan for a Debt-Free Holiday Season
Holiday spending can easily creep up on you, leaving you at the end of the year with a lot of stress and a huge credit card bill. The key to a debt-free holiday season is to start planning and saving money months in advance so you can enjoy the holidays knowing that you’ve got the money to cover it.
401k Tips to Maximize Your Retirement Savings
Discover valuable 401k tips to maximize your retirement savings. Learn how to overcome fears and confusion surrounding 401k plans and make the most of this powerful retirement savings tool. From understanding what a 401k is to optimizing contributions, investing wisely, and updating beneficiaries, this article provides essential advice for securing a financially secure retirement future.
Cutting the Cord: How to Save Money on Cable
Learn how to save on cable without missing out on your favorite shows. Cutting the cord can be overwhelming when there are so many options. Follow these steps to create a system that works for you.
Easy Pantry Meals to Save You Time and Money
Feel like you never know what to make for dinner? Keeping a well-stocked pantry and having a list of go-to meals can help you save money by not going out to eat or avoiding extra trips to the store.
Pantry Essentials for Quick and Affordable Meals
A well-stocked pantry can help you save money by avoiding extra trips to the store and making more meals at home. Check out this list of what I always have on hand.