Tag Archives: Money

There’s a lot to figure out in your 20s as you transition to independence — but we’d argue that money management is one of your top priorities. The education system doesn’t always do a great job preparing young adults to understand fiscal responsibility (and frankly, without the right teacher, finance …

With the start of classes quickly approaching, many college students are struggling to find their footing in a school year that’s still being shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many universities like Harvard and George Washington University have announced fully remote learning for the fall semesters, while others are planning a …

When it comes to loaning money to family and friends, my advice is simple: just say no. The risks and challenges of lending money to friends and family outweigh the benefits of that loan. This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t help family and friends in moments of need, but …

Photo by Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Many of us are focused on home this summer. One great way to take advantage of the warm weather is to make improvements to the exterior of your house. On the whole, remodeling is more a consumption purchase than an investment. Rare is …

fizkes / Shutterstock.com As the pandemic continues to raise health concerns and strain family finances, many Americans are having more serious — and more frequent — talks at the dinner table. A new survey from nonprofit organization Life Happens polled more than 2,000 adults about how the coronavirus has affected …

In 1887, Coca-Cola launched the first coupon. Ever since, coupons have been particularly popular during economic downturns like the Great Recession, when U.S. coupon redemptions surged by 27%. As we face a Covid-19 pandemic recession — one that prevents most people from shopping in brick-and-mortar stores — online coupons that …

Saving money is crucial. Maybe you’re trying to buy a home or move to a new place. Maybe you have a big purchase in mind, or need extra cash for holiday gifts. For many people, it’s not that they don’t want to save money, but that they don’t know where …

Rido / Shutterstock.com As the years roll along, the cost of most things just keeps increasing. That’s inflation for you, as we note in “8 Basics That Beginning Investors Must Know.” Due to that sustained increase in the general price level of things in an economy over time, you would …

What’s inside? Here are the questions answered in today’s reader mailbag, boiled down to summaries of five or fewer words. Click on the number to jump straight down to the question. 1. Free streaming services?2. Frugal spa alternatives3. Is moving furniture worth it?4. Overpriced used stuff?5. Frugal room painting strategies?6. …