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!
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…
Most people assume every fee on a bill is non-negotiable. If it shows up on the receipt, they pay it. That assumption costs consumers millions each year. The truth is simpler. Many fees exist because companies expect customers not to question them. In some cases, the law allows you to refuse payment outright. In others,…
When the mom opened her tax return paperwork, she expected a routine filing. Same kids. Same household. Same single-parent math she had done every year since the divorce. What she did not expect was the notice telling her her return had a problem. Her ex had already filed. And he had claimed the kids. The…
