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If your parents didn’t teach you good financial habits, you may feel at a loss when you enter adulthood and have to start taking responsibility for your own money. Luckily, you can…

The holidays can be expensive and frustrating if you’re battling crowds in a rush for last-minute gifts. Sticking to a budget, shopping early, and giving the gift of your time and expertise…

You know you need an emergency fund — the experts talk about it all the time. But the numbers seem daunting: six months to a year's worth of expenses. For most, it’s tough to save that…

We’ve all heard the saying, “money can’t buy happiness,” and we believe this to be true, but we also know that how you manage and spend your money can have a profound impact on your…

For many people who make New Year’s resolutions each year, the New Year seems like an excellent time to push the reset button. But, according to the U.S. News (add icon), approximately…

It’s the end of the year, and amid all the celebrating and best-of lists, it’s time to get in a few smart financial moves before the new year begins. Consider the following suggestions…

Writing a business plan is an essential step in getting your small business off the ground, especially if you plan to apply for a loan or pitch to investors.

The holidays are here! That means delicious meals, parties, and fun with loved ones. It can also mean spending a lot of money—too much if you’re not careful.

Preparing your home for winter weather is a smart move if you want to keep heating costs down. Fortunately, that winter preparation doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, why not kick off your end-of-year giving by participating in Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving back, powered by social media.…

It’s that time of year again, and you’ve decided to host Thanksgiving at your place. You can make the day a success without overspending—or overstressing—by planning carefully and enlisting…

We often hear experts talk about “work/life balance” and how we can effectively spend time with our families while not missing a beat at work.

Being a working parent certainly has its challenges—staying on top of your kids’ activities and schooling while attempting to excel at work is rarely an easy feat.

Financial independence can mean different things at different stages of life. It eventually means the ability to live solely off savings and passive income—also known as retirement.

Transitioning from an overscheduled, overstuffed, hectic life to a simpler one can often result in a happiness increase. Consider paring down your lifestyle to eliminate clutter, become…