The statistics around credit cards and how Americans use them are alarming, to say the least. Let me start by sharing a few of them found in a recent CNBC article: The average American has a credit card balance of $4,293, according to the latest Experian data. Total credit card debt is also at its […]
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What is a Health Savings Account?
A health savings account (HSA) is a savings account in which you can set aside pre-tax money to use on qualified health expenses. By using this untaxed money on deductibles, co-pays, and other expenses you can lower the overall cost of your healthcare. An HSA is only available with high deductible health plans (HDHP). Most […]
How I Saved Hundreds of Dollars on My Pool Vacuum
If you had a swimming pool in your backyard where I grew up (in Maryland), it meant you were doing pretty well financially. Today, I live in Arizona, which means I have to have a swimming pool if I want to survive the summer heat. It also helps with resale value although I don’t plan […]
Growing Your Side Hustle to Reach Your Financial Goals
A side hustle is a great way to get ahead, accelerate your financial goals, or pave the way to financial independence. Often times people struggle with where or how to start – either emotionally, strategically, or financially – so I wanted to share some insights from my journey as a side hustler, entrepreneur, and business […]
7 Tips for Saving Money on Car Insurance
Car insurance is one of those things in life that we just accept that we have to pay for. In most cases car insurance is not optional; which is why you should make sure you are getting the best deal possible. Here are a few tips to help you in your quest: 1. Shop Around. […]
5 Myths about Life Insurance
Life Insurance is one of those things that some people would just rather not talk about and it’s likely that it’s because as a culture, we don’t like talking about death. Sadly, 40% of Americans do not have any life insurance, so I would say it’s something we need to talk about a bit more. […]
Find Freelance Work at These 9 Great Sites
Whether you are looking for a side hustle, are between jobs, or are looking to grow your freelance business, there are a host of websites that can help you find freelance work. Some focus on a specific niche, and at least one charges a fee to use, however most of them are free or have […]
A Review of Worthy Bonds Where You Can Earn 5% Interest
Have you checked to see how much interest you are earning on your money at your bank lately? Have you given up on the prospect of earning interest because of all the low rates paid by most banks and credit unions? I remember when I actually looked at how much interest I was (or wasn’t) […]