Trying to find motivational quotes for students? Whether you’re still in college – or just graduated and want to feel inspired to take on the world – it’s important to commit to a lifetime of growth and improvement. After all, being in your early twenties, finishing up college, and figuring out a “how to adult” […]

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Looking for ideas on how to better yourself? It’s completely normal to want to improve your life. Every once in a while, we need to be inspired with new ways to make ourselves better. Money can be one of the more stressful parts of life, and getting more comfortable with money is a great way to […]

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Have you ever wanted a blueprint on how to be an adult? As a child and teenager, it always appeared that the grown-ups in my life had this whole “adulting” thing all figured out. Of course, as I’ve become an adult myself, I’ve realized that adulthood isn’t always so easy. Many people are still figuring […]

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Today we have a guest post from Max of Tried and True Mom Jobs. Max started Tried and True Mom Jobs to provide stay-at-home moms with legitimate job opportunities that pay well and offer the flexibility to raise their children. How can I financially justify quitting my job to stay home with my kids and […]

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This post may contain affiliate links. If you’ve recently started reading about personal finance online, you’ve likely also discovered the acronym FIRE, which roughly stands for “Financial Independence, Retire Early.” In today’s guest post, Mr. Five Senses of Five Sense of Living discusses how pursuing early retirement has similarities to “keeping up with the Joneses” and […]

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The basics of personal finance: Spend less than you earn. Stick to your budget. Start investing for retirement now. Always pay your credit card balance in full each month. These sayings are popular because they’re short, simple, and tried-and-true. While there are nuances behind each individual’s personal situation, all of the information you need to […]

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If you’ve become a personal finance “junkie,” there’s a good chance you’re also passionate about personal development and learning as well. In that case, you’re probably already familiar with TED Talks, a collection of short messages on “ideas worth spreading.” Talks are given annually at the primary TED conference in Vancouver, British Columbia, as well […]

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On June 11, 1993, director Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film Jurassic Park was released in US theaters. To celebrate the anniversary of this film, we have a guest post from one of the biggest self-proclaimed geeks in the personal finance blogosphere, Michael Dinich. Without further ado, here are some of Michael’s favorite financial lessons from the franchise. It’s […]

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“I want to be a millionaire.” Was this your response when your elementary school teacher asked what you wanted to be when you grow up? If so, you’re not alone (although we still need doctors, astronauts, and police officers!). Almost 30% of Americans think they’ll become millionaires during their lifetime. While almost a third of […]

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It’s been almost 10 years since we faced the last major financial crisis. Since then, most 20-somethings have enjoyed relative financial prosperity in terms of their investment portfolios. Yes, it’s no secret that a high percentage of Millennials face challenges with crippling student loans and housing prices that are out of reach. For the fortunate, […]

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