Category: Personal Finance
Personal Finance
Money at 30: Investing in Yourself vs. Wasting Money
I'm actually a big proppant in the idea of investing in yourself and making efforts to better your life. Unfortunately it can also be easy to let yourself splurge on unnecessary expenses under the guise of such betterment. Let's learn to spot the differences.Personal Finance
Consumer Borrowing is Up, But Now's the Time to Pay Your Debt Down
Rising consumer borrowing rates are a positive sign for our economy but ballooning interest rates could lead to a rude awakening for some borrowers. With that in mind, now is the time to start eliminating your revolving debt and save on interest by paying off your balances each month.Personal Finance
Top 10 Personal Finance Articles of the Month — January 2018
The start of a new year often means thinking about the near future but several articles this month looked a bit further to focus on retirement. Additionally, as winter rolls on, wanderlust seems to be setting in with travel also proving to be a popular topic.Personal Finance
Money at 30: How Social Media Can Influence Your Finances
Social media wields a lot of power in today's society. As a result it's no surprise that it can also have an impact on our wallets. Whether this means traps like wasting time and being tempted to spend or positive developments such as the ability to promote your business in a cost-effective manner, it's time we realize the effect social platforms can have on our finances and so we can...Personal Finance
The Essential Guide to Saving Money When You Move
Are you thinking about moving because of a new job or just need a change in scenery? Follow these tips to save money, reduce headaches, and make your move as painless as possible.Personal Finance
Amazon Raises Monthly Prime Fee — Is it Worth it?
The price of two-day shipping, video streaming, and more just went up for some. On the heels of revealing the top 20 finalists for their much-hyped second headquarters location, today Amazon announced that it was raising the price of its Prime subscription, but only for monthly users. As Yahoo Finance reports, the new monthly fee will climb to $12.99 from its current $10.99. This is effective immediately for new members and will...Personal Finance