Investing in a rental property can be a great opportunity to earn somewhat passive income, and if you hire a property management firm, it’s truly passive. A lot of people invest in rental properties not just because of the income stream it creates, but also the fact that it gives them an asset they can [...]

Of all the different types of insurance that you can get, disability insurance is one of the most important. The thought of suffering from a disability and being unable to work is a terrifying one, especially if you have dependents or large financial commitments like debts to pay back. This can be particularly important for [...]

Most people know that it’s sensible to make a will and to review it from time to time. So it’s shocking to realize from research done in 2016 that most Americans have no will at all, let alone an up-to-date one. Older and richer people are more likely to have a will, but a quarter [...]

A few years ago Cracked.com published an article about the five worst habits people develop when they grow up poor. Among them was the fact that people on strict budgets often make purchasing decisions based on the price of an item at that moment and not how much the item will cost/save over the long [...]

Working on your monthly budget can seem like a lot of work and is not likely to be something that is at the top of your list.  Once you are out of high school and into college, there will be less time for making money as you spend more of your time studying to earn [...]

One of the first reactions parents have when they hear their son or daughter is in trouble at college is disbelief. Not only do they want to see the best in their child but they’ll also think back to when they were at college and all the silly things they did – so, what’s the [...]

We all have dreams of buying a new home, a bigger car, a dream vacation and more. How does a frugal saver manage to handle such large purchases? The first thing many people would think of is charging their credit card or taking out a loan, but it makes much more sense to save money [...]

Personal finance is somewhat many people don’t take very sincerely. Thus some people are fighting with financial problems. If talking about personal finance then it is just about keeping a reasonable debt to income ratio and confirming that expenses never go beyond income. It is very important to keeping a perfect credit record and keeping [...]

The benefits of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) cannot be overstated. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, sit back and relax for a quick and informative overview. Individual Retirement Accounts exist because governments know that not everybody has access to a retirement account through an employer. Employer-sponsored programs like the 401(k) are tax-sheltered, and often [...]

Buying a home is an oftentimes painstakingly hard process with a worthwhile benefit – a placeto call your own.To jump-start the mortgage loan process, use these five tips to quickly find the best lender to finance your dream home. Assess and work on your credit score. Not everyone will qualify to purchase a property. You [...]

Whether you are studying for your first undergraduate degree or have returned to college in a bid to pursue a postgraduate education, it’s no secret that living on a student budget can often be tricky. As a student, saving money is probably one of your biggest priorities, as being low on funds can not only [...]