These 10 People Did the Unthinkable to Save Money: ‘I’m Pretty Sure I Drank Lead and Rust’
What’s the craziest thing you’ve done to save money while broke? After reading some of the answers to this question, my heart sank a little. I thought about ramen for lunch and dinner, but I was wrong. Someone confessed to mixing bags of ketchup with boiling water to make soup. Here’s what others have said. […]
10 “expensive” purchases people admired that were 100% worth the money
Aside from phones, computers, and games, what was the last thing you spent over $200 on and felt worth it? I’ll go first, my office chair. I spent eight months on a sofa with a TV stand, writing articles all day long, and because of this I got something called a “dead shoulder.” I don’t […]
How to pay off student loans
Paying off your student loan debt may seem like a small step on your financial journey, but for some people it’s a long journey in itself. A 2013 survey found that it took the average borrower over 20 years to repay their loans. If you want to get out of debt in your 20s, you’ll […]
Daughter demands $10 back for Hulu subscription from mom who calls her petty: ‘$10 is a cheap price to find out you can’t trust anyone’
When it comes to family dynamics, even the most minor differences can escalate into more serious conflicts. In this case, mother and daughter disagree over Hulu’s $10 subscription fee. The daughter believes that she has the right to money, and the mother sees this as a petty and unreasonable request. As tensions rise, one thing […]
Dad spent $30,000 on his daughter’s college education to redo the kitchen, and she’s furious. Was he wrong?
A 20-year-old college dropout decided to return to school after a year in her boyfriend’s family’s restaurant business. For the sake of her story, we’ll call her Jane. Jane’s parents set aside $30,000 for her college education. But instead, her parents spent the money to renovate their kitchen after Jane moved in with her boyfriend, […]
10 Luxury Items Women Would Fork Out For If Money Wasn’t an Issue
Sometimes it’s interesting to think about what you would spend money on if there was an abundance of money. Recently, someone asked the women of Reddit, “What luxury or pleasure item would you buy for yourself if money wasn’t an issue?” Here are the answers with the most votes. 1. Services Image credit: Nejron Photo […]
Should this widow share the inheritance with her relatives, despite the wishes of her husbands?
It’s hard to deal with when a loved one leaves. It is also difficult and emotional for those left behind. For widows, the pain can be exacerbated by having to make decisions about leaving an inheritance. One such widow is faced with a dilemma: should she follow her late husband’s will and keep the inheritance […]
How to Budget: A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Your Money
You’ve probably noticed that most financial websites, books, and professionals offer the same piece of advice to anyone who wants to get their financial health in order: start budgeting. There is a reason for this. Like it or not, budgeting works. But sometimes really sticking to a budget seems impossible. The first step to budgeting […]
10 things women admit to being a waste of money: “I’m mad at myself for spending this much”
Do you think this is a waste of money? I’ll go first. Diamonds. I’m not saying they are ugly. But they are not as rare and unique as advertised, and the ways in which they are obtained are often unethical. However, this is not about my opinion; it’s about yours. After someone did an online […]
She buys her grandparents’ house behind her parents’ back and they are furious. But is she really wrong?
When it comes to family and real estate, emotions can run high. So what happens when a son takes matters into his own hands and makes a major purchase without consulting his parents first? The 35-year-old woman, who we’ll call Jane, is an average eight-year-old and grew up on a farm that is also a […]