College can be a stressful time in and of itself—from cramming for exams to juggling classes, sleep, and socialization, it requires you to manage your time in a way you never really had to before. For many people, college is also the first time they’ve had to...
Robinhood is one of the easiest and most user-friendly investing apps on the market today. It’s free to join, and you also earn a free stock when you sign up. But where do you go from there? In this article, I’ll outline how to make money on Robinhood in 3...
The major expenses in life are the ones that we usually pay attention to, which is why it’s the little, unnoticed ones that can end up sinking your financial ship. They’re the ones that make you ask “Wait…where did all my money go?” at the end of the month. This...
With college tuition prices ballooning over the past several decades, an increasing amount of young people are starting their lives in the red financially. It’s difficult to save money and start investing when every available dollar is going toward debt payoff...
Maybe you just found an Amazon gift card from Christmas ten years ago. Or you earned a free Amazon gift card as an app reward, but there’s nothing you want to buy right now or you’re saving up for something big. Whatever the case, it’s helpful to...
How much is six figures? If you’ve heard of people pulling in a six-figure salary, starting a six-figure business, or trying to build a six-figure bank account, it makes sense to wonder how much money six figures can actually be. Let’s look into how much six...
Data entry is a great entry-level job that doesn’t require too much training or experience to get started. In essence, it’s a clerical job that involves adapting information from one format to another. For instance, you might take data from a spreadsheet...
When you’re looking to drastically cut your expenses, having a 100 dollars a month grocery list can make a huge difference. Food costs can add up quickly if you aren’t watching them! $100 a month comes out to $25 a week or about $3.50 a day for a typical month. That...
Spring is in the air, and you might be dreaming about hitting the bike trails on a new pair of wheels. Unfortunately, so is everyone else! So is it really the best time to buy a bike? If you want the most bang for your buck…probably not. The best time to buy a...
Cash App is a popular money management app that allows peer-to-peer transactions, simple stock and cryptocurrency investments, and even purchases at retailers with the connected Cash Card. The Cash Card is a Visa debit card that allows you to use your Cash App balance...
Starbucks might have your favorite coffee or tea order to grab on the go, but the habit is undeniably hard on your wallet. If you order anything beyond a basic brew, the drinks can cost you around $5-$8, which adds up fast if you order frequently. Of course, making...
When I first heard of the Acorns investing app, I was intrigued and optimistic. It sounded like a great option for beginner investors who wanted to get an easy start. I decided to check it out myself, and my optimism quickly waned. Here’s why...
Work is important in keeping us professionally satisfied (and, you know, making money), but hobbies keep us interesting and well-rounded. The question “What do you do for work?” is usually followed up by “What do you do in your spare time?” You don’t want to be...
Lately, I’ve come across a few articles online about the terms rich vs. wealthy, what they mean, and what the difference might be between the two. Some people think of “rich” as having a big house and fancy cars, while “wealthy” is more about having a lot of savings...
When you need a certified witness for the signing of important documents like property deeds, car ownership transfers, medical directives, wills, and so forth, a notary public is your answer. They are the impartial third party whose job is to ensure that both parties...
If you’re like me, you tend to wear a pair of shoes until the soles fall off—and I’m not above using duct tape in those cases either. If you want to try out new shoes or other athletic gear from time to time (without spending any money or taking up...
When you’re considering any big purchase, it makes sense that you want to get the most bang for your buck. Part of that equation is considering the best buying season of whatever you want to purchase. For instance, new winter boots are cheapest in the spring when...
How to Use Webull App Investing is an important element of managing your financial life—and modern technology makes it easy with the variety of web and mobile apps on the market. Right now, there’s a newcomer to the investment app scene called Webull, designed...
If you grew up in the millennial or Gen Z generations, you probably think of checks like cassette tapes: some people still use them, but by and large they’re a relic of a bygone era. These days, direct deposits, apps, and card payments rule most financial...
Most of us have been taught from childhood some version of “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”—meaning that when something is free, there’s usually a catch. However, in the age of the internet, that isn’t always true anymore. You can access plenty of free services...
Do you want to save money, but you’re not sure where to start? Then it’s smart to start small! The basic idea of the penny challenge is that even saving a tiny amount can add up over time—even just a penny that you might not look at twice if you saw it on the...
Is Rakuten legit and the best online shopping tool out there? Is it a scam or a legit way to get paid to shop online? How does Rakuten work? Rakuten used to be called Ebates until a recent rebranding, but it’s still the same cash-back site that thousands of...
Common sense dictates that the only reliable ways to save extra money are to (A) spend less and/or (B) earn more. But if you have a day job keeping you busy from 9-5, how are you supposed to bring in extra income? Short of trying to change jobs or hoping for a raise,...
Budgeting can feel like a psychological game just as much as a financial one. There are a lot of theories out there about which payment type can help you stick to a budget. Some people have the impulse to spend more freely with a credit card in their hand, while...
