Opinion

Netflix’s reality show, Love is Blind, had some standout moments. One of the most significant was the look on Matt Barnett’s face when his new fiance, Amber Pike, revealed she had $20,000 of student loans, no job, and no degree to show for it. To many watching at home, Pike’s reveal wasn’t breaking news since…

The quest for self-discovery is a never-ending journey. The more we know ourselves, the more we have to look at not just our good qualities, but our negative ones as well. A tool that many find helpful is personality profilers. These tests can narrow down the number of feelings, mindsets, and motivations and help us…

As a parent, you want to give your children the world. But when it comes to paying for their college education, should you be responsible for footing the bill? The answer is more nuanced than a simple yes or no. A college degree can be a solid investment in your child’s future. But an investment…

In the summer of 2011, Felicia Kelly had no job and no home. She’d gone from making nearly $10,000 per month to having just $100 in her bank account — and that was from a friend. We often idolize people with six-figure salaries. It seems like they should have no problem paying bills, investing for…

When Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan tied the knot, she and her husband Colin decided to keep their bank accounts separate. In their five years of marriage, this strategy has worked out well for the couple. They agree on what they need to save and invest based on retirement goals and discuss large purchases. However, anything beyond that…

I’m a pretty frugal person by nature. I use coupons when I remember them, mostly keep to a budget, occasionally participate in no-spend challenges, and have an overall handle on what I’m doing with my money. Plus, there’s not a whole lot I like to spend money on. Food allergies keep me eating at home,…

Most of us get carried away with our spending from time to time. Maybe you sometimes buy an extra item at the grocery store or indulge in some retail therapy. But there’s a fine line between shopping for fun and having a full-blown shopping addiction. Labeling yourself or someone else as a shopping addict may…

If you’ve ever lent money to a friend or family member hoping to see it again, you’re not alone. According to Bankrate’s 2019 Lending Money Survey, 60% of Americans have helped loved ones with the expectation of being paid back.[1] Unfortunately, the reality is that you may never see that money again. Worse, you could…

I have an aunt who loves to get Christmas gifts for everyone. Shopping for presents is actually her favorite part of the holiday season, but she doesn’t actually put a lot of time into thinking about the gift receiver. As a result, her gifts are always the first to be donated to Goodwill in the…

Working from home is becoming an increasingly popular option for full- and part-time employees. When you think of a work-from-home employee, you might conjure an image of someone in their pajamas, working odd hours from their couch, phone and laptop in hand. Unlike someone who works in an office, remote workers often have the freedom…