Personal finance articles to help you learn how to budget, save money and get out of debt. Helping you cut expenses, live below your means, live more frugally and love your life on a budget!
When Tony Robbins talks about the future, he isn’t trying to scare people for attention. He’s trying to shake them awake. His warning is simple and unsettling. Most people are preparing for a future that no longer exists, and the gap between what’s coming and what people expect is where real damage happens. The next…
For many older Americans, taxes feel less predictable than they used to. Income drops after retirement, but costs rarely do. Medical bills creep up. Property taxes stay stubborn. Social Security gets taxed in ways most people never expected. That’s why a new $6,000 senior tax deduction is getting attention. On its own, it sounds straightforward….
A retired caller reached out to a popular personal finance radio show with a painful question. She explained that her adult children had cut off contact nearly a decade ago, and now she was struggling with how to handle her estate. She wanted to do the right thing, not out of revenge, but out of…
A 19-year-old called into The Ramsey Show with a situation that immediately raised red flags for the hosts. He explained that his father was demanding $2,800 every month even though they no longer live together. The caller had moved in with his grandfather but continued sending the money because of pressure and fear of damaging…
I never thought I’d describe myself this way, but lately I keep coming back to the same realization. I think I might be addicted to saving money. Even writing that feels uncomfortable, because saving is supposed to be the good habit, the thing everyone encourages without question. For a long time, putting money away felt…
When your kids leave home, your finances shift fast. Some expenses disappear. Others sneak in without you noticing. This stage gives you more flexibility, but only if you pay attention to how your money flows. Skipping a Budget Reset Your household spending looks different now. Grocery bills drop. School and activity costs disappear. Utilities often…
