How to build a comfortable budget after divorce
A financial expert shares her post-divorce journey—and tips to keep in mind when you need to create a budget after divorce.
Kick off the new year with a fresh start to spending
The new year is a perfect time for a frugal month. When you strip your spending to the bare basics, you can rediscover your priorities.
4 budget-friendly gift ideas
Feeling pressured to give the perfect gift? It might not be as hard as you think. Check out these four budget-friendly gift ideas.
Living on your own
Living on your own for the first time can be empowering. It means having independence and all the things that come with it. Here are a number of things to consider as you plan for your big move: For more…
Congrats on your first paycheck! Let’s put it to work for you
There’s a certain thrill that comes with earning your first paycheck. Consider these tips to make the most out of your hard-earned money.
Give every dollar a purpose with zero-sum budgeting
What if you could have a brighter financial future by spending every dollar you earned? There's a name for this approach: Zero-sum budgeting.
5 steps you can take to boost your financial IQ
Knowing how to manage your money can help you live financially free. Learn how to boost your financial IQ with these five tips.
9 tips to help you host a successful clothing swap party
A clothing swap party helps you get rid of pieces that no longer work for you—and try new ones for free. Learn how to host your first party.
Renting your first apartment 101
When Mary Mullenix and her college roommates decided to rent their first apartment, enthusiasm quickly took over. “We were so excited to live off campus that we went with the first apartment we viewed,” she says. Had they looked at…
Shower mom with gifts from the heart this Mother’s Day
If you’re not sure what to give mom for Mother's Day this year, check out these seven mom-approved ideas that cost nothing or very little.
Save energy, save moola
Temperatures are creeping down. It won’t be long before we’re considering powering up those furnaces again. Before you do, though, schedule a checkup for your furnace—and your home—to prevent your energy dollars from disappearing. Every year, American homes lose $13…
