Money

Six Ways to Stop Your Unconscious Spending

The Trump administration’s tariffs will hit American families hard, with estimates ranging from nearly $4,000 to almost $8,000 per household.…

Beware the Costs of 'Lifestyle Creep'

The Trump tariffs we’ve seen so far will increase costs for the average American household by about $4,900, according to…

What Today's Tariff Changes Mean for Your Online Shopping Habit

Trump’s tariffs mean the days of ultra-cheap online shopping from international retailers are coming to an end. Starting today, the…

What Is ‘Phantom Wealth’ (and What to Do If You Have It)

Gone are the days of blaming an entire generation’s money problems on avocado toast. In fact, the stereotype of “millennial…

The Financial Perks (and Downsides) of Marriage

Marriage: The sacred union of two hearts, two souls, and, less romantically, two tax returns. While poets and romantics wax…

You Should Spring Clean Your Finances Too

When temperatures start to rise, many of us naturally want to open the windows, deep clean, and get rid of…

‘Time Affluence’ Is a Different Way to Think About Wealth

It makes sense that most of us focus on money when it comes to our happiness. Not being able to…

Five Ways to Lower Your Pool Maintenance Costs This Summer

There’s something magical about having a pool you can just dip into any time you want. That’s why it’s estimated…

Two Reasons Interest Rates Won’t Be Dropping Anytime Soon

If you’ve been waiting in earnest for interest rates to drop, I have some bad news: The Federal Reserve has…

10 of the Most Ridiculous Fees (and How to Avoid Paying Them)

Processing fees. Service fees. Hidden fees. It feels like most companies and services these days have found countless ways to…