Many families enjoy the security of a two-income household. Many working parents admit that they would rather spend more time at home raising their kids. In the current economy, it is easy to see why. Having at least one parent at home is preferable in certain situations, although they will be losing one income. Transitioning from two incomes back to… Read more →
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How to Budget as a Couple
Finances can cause stress for any family, and it’s hard to sit down with your significant other to draft a budget. The process of combining both your incomes and your needs can take some adjustment. If you don’t talk about your financial situation, though, you’ll be more likely to experience stress about financial responsibility. To create a life together… Read more →
How to Create a Backup Plan For Your Personal Finances
If COVID-19 has taught us one thing, it’s that an earth-shattering event like a pandemic can happen at any time, and it could even cause you to lose your main income. Even if not, it could affect your financial future, such as setting back your retirement plans or hurting your investments in other ways. The good news is you can… Read more →
Personal Finance Tips to Better Your Retirement
Planning for your retirement is something you should begin to think about whether you just started a job or you’re just about done. The truth is that it’s never too early, or too late to start saving and investing. For those who didn’t start early, know that other people are on the same boat as you. No matter where you… Read more →
The Basics of Crypto-finance
f you’ve ever heard of Bitcoin or Blockchain, you have some of the basics of crypto-finance. If those words don’t mean anything to you, you must learn about them quickly, and they will lead you on the way to understanding and engaging in the unique world of crypto finance. Bitcoin Bitcoin is where it all started and is the basis… Read more →
Why Everyone Should Learn About Finance
Nearly everyone deals with finances on a daily basis. From receiving a paycheck to buying produce at a grocery store, people are constantly exchanging money to live. Many schools, however, don’t teach their students much about finance even though it is such a crucial part of life. As a result, it is important for people to do their own homework… Read more →
New Rules of Finance
The concept of finances has existed since the beginning of time. In Mesopotamian days people would trade goods for other goods and services, which would quickly morph into a form of currency. Some rules have existed since the beginning of time about finance. Budget, save for retirement, spend less than you earn to build up your wealth. Other financial advice… Read more →
How To Deal With A Financial Crisis
A crisis is defined as a time of intense trouble, misfortune, or danger. A financial emergency can come at any age, to any demographic, in any area. A crisis can come out of nowhere; bank accounts hacked, sudden car troubles, an unforeseen medical expense. Or, they can occur after a series of poor choices and mistakes that culminate in a… Read more →
Minimalism and Finance
A strong symbiotic relationship exists between minimalism and finance. Minimalism is the art of living with less. In recent years a plethora of podcasts, books, and documentaries have been produced in concern to the rise of minimalism. The most famous being the documentary titled “Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things.” The documentary takes the audience into the many flavors… Read more →
Building Your 2020 Budget
Creating a budget is an important financial strategy for building a future nest egg. One way to conquer the temptation to spend too much money during and after the holiday season is to establish a sound 2020 budget and stick with the plan. The following tips offer helpful suggestions for devising a workable budget: Think About Future Expenses … Read more →