What Are the Risks of After-Hours Trading?
In the recent stock market turmoil, you may have noticed a lot of talk about after-hours trading. Before you venture into that investment arena, it’s important to educate yourself. It’s not unusual for a...
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Why Paying Yourself First and Putting Away 10% is So Important
When I first heard of the 10% account, I was living paycheck to paycheck. I was working hard just to pay my bills, never seeming to get ahead. I was left wondering, is this...
Tax Tips for College Grads
Graduating from college can mean a lot of changes in life. Whether you’re relocating to a new city or state, going into full-time employment, or starting to pay back those pesky student loans, many...
How to Avoid Getting Scammed by Car Salesmen and Mechanics
Automobile owners often face one of two inevitable realities: their car needs repairs or needs replacing. Unfortunately for women, either of those issues can pose significant stressors aside from the usual inconveniences associated with...
What To Do When It’s Time To Get Rid of That Old Ride
Sometimes, your old ride is like that pair of shoes you’ve had forever. They’ve definitely seen better days, you have to admit. But they’re familiar and you just hate to let them go. Even...
6 (Easy) Ways to Save Money in 2020
Think these cold winter temperatures will last forever? That’s a hard “no.” Your warm-weather vacation will get here faster than you know it. Good thing, then, there are some simple things you can do...
Why Women Need to Start Talking About Their Salary
Do you know how much your coworkers make? If you haven’t asked, you may think you know already. Yet studies have shown that people can only guess their coworker’s salaries half of the time....
Getting Out of Debt When You’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck
There’s a trend in personal finance for people to share exactly what they did to get out of debt — something along the lines of “Here’s How I Got Rid of [Amount] of Debt in...
3 Reasons to Use Cash Instead of Card for Most of Your Expenses
When all is said and done, it’s impossible to deny that we live in an increasingly digital and virtual world – and that a major manifestation of this has been that our financial lives...
5 reasons why so many working parents are struggling financially
Becoming a parent can be life-changing. Whilst it is said by many to be their greatest achievement, it also brings financial challenges and logistical issues. Here are just a few of the reasons why...