81% of Generation Z lost income during the pandemic
Could Generation Z be on the verge of repeating the millennial financial woes of the Great Recession? Now that the holiday bills are rolling in, many people are trembling with fear at the thought of huge bills eating into their bank account. The pandemic has become a stark reminder of how fleeting financial security can […]
3 steps to improve your credit score
A good credit score can make a real difference in your life, whether it’s getting a loan, buying a car, or renting an apartment. According to Forbes, a good credit history saves about $35,000 for every $100,000 you borrow for a mortgage. If you are trying to improve your credit score, it is important to […]
6 tips for a successful competition without spending
The no-spending challenge is what it sounds like: you commit to not spending money on unnecessary things for a set period of time. You then use all that extra money to push your financial goals a little faster. I like to think of the no-spending issue as a juice cleanse for your finances. It removes […]
How do they work and when to get them
Want to buy an investment property but can’t afford the 20% down payment? Well, welcome to the party. Fortunately, like Bruce Willis in tenaciousWe Millennials and Generation Z have several tools at our disposal to defeat evil money investors, gain approval, and get the keys to our new home. One such tool that’s coming back […]
How to Earn Dividends on Your Savings Using PrizePool
* Note: This is a sponsored post reviewed and approved by PrizePool. Earning interest in a savings account is nice, but better yet, getting a bonus. Traditional savings accounts let you earn pennies in interest, but prize-tied savings accounts like PrizePool offer a fun way to boost your savings. By a raise, we mean BIG […]
How to know how much debt you owe
You can’t fight what you don’t see. So if you’re on a mission pay the debt offfirst, you must know how much you Indeed be to. But keeping track of your debts can be like a scavenger hunt. You will have to search in several places as there is no centralized platform (or at least […]
Should I take an interim year?
The intervening years are a hotly debated topic. Some people like the idea of taking a year off from the traditional trajectory of their lives to explore the unknown. But others choose to stick to their own path. No matter where you are in life, a year off may be the right choice for you. […]
Credit Karma Home: Free Tools For Home Buyers
Buying a home is stressful. Real estate can cost a lot of money. For many, a home is the most expensive thing they will ever buy. Aside from the price, buying a home involves visiting potentially dozens of homes, a huge amount of paperwork, and an intense mortgage process that can tire anyone. Credit Karma […]
Freeing Up Funds: Your Best Budgeting Secret
How many times have you been busy with life and suddenly remembered “Shit! My car insurance expires this month. How could I forget ?!” or “Damn it! I completely forgot that my cat needs an annual vet this month … It is not known how much it will cost. “ These costs are routine and […]