Money Management

Your friend just texted the group chat about splitting a $350/person beach house rental. Your throat tightens. Do you ask if there's a cheaper option and admit you're struggling? Or do you say yes, charge it, and spend the entire weekend calculating how many extra freelance hours you'll need...

Alright, let's have a frank conversation. For over 25 years, I’ve seen more people get lost in their own finances than I’ve seen get lost in the woods. And the reason is always the same: they have no map or financial game-plan. The process of setting financial goals is...

Are you overwhelmed by the maze of student loans out there? You're not alone. In fact, 70% of college students graduate with a significant amount of loans. But don't worry, this article on Different Types of Student Loans is your roadmap to making an informed decision. Why should you care...

I’ve been a financial planner for over 25 years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned. It’s that when something sounds too good to be true, you need to look closer. So when a company called DoNotPay burst onto the scene calling itself the "world's first robot lawyer"... And...

You’ve made the decision. You’re quitting your job. Whether you’re moving on to something better or just escaping something toxic, the time between giving notice and your last day is a minefield of anxiety. Your biggest worry? Money. Specifically, that final paycheck. So, how do you guarantee that extra paycheck...

Amazon Prime members spend $1,400 a year on the platform—double what non-members spend. That's not a coincidence. It's the business model. The $139 annual fee looks reasonable until you add up the hidden costs: impulse purchases triggered by one-click ordering, privacy breaches that earned Amazon a $30 million fine, and...

You get a text message, supposedly from your bank: “Suspicious activity on your account. Click here to verify.” Your heart is pounding. Is this real or a credit card scam? Is your money at risk? That single moment of fear and uncertainty is exactly what credit card scammers are...

What if a single thought could turn your bank balance into your biggest ally? Your relationship with money is one of the longest and most intimate you'll ever have. But for many of us, it's a toxic one, filled with anxiety, guilt, and the constant, nagging feeling of "not...

Let’s talk straight. In times of financial stress, looking at your bank balance can make you ask a question that hits right in the gut: “Is my money truly safe?” You deserve to know not just the name of FDIC insurance but exactly how it protects you and what...

Let’s be brutally honest. You’ve tried this before, haven’t you? A new year, a birthday, or just a sudden wave of financial anxiety hits, and you declare, “This is it. This is when I finally get my money in order.” You download a financial goals worksheet, sketch out a budget,...