As unemployment in the United States continues to climb, many millennials find themselves without a job. Since many, many businesses are still closed due to COVID, the job options available are slim. And it could take many months – or a vaccine – for companies to ramp staffing back up to pre-COVID levels. Fortunately, […]
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Do you want to make money at home on your own time? Whether you are looking to make a full-time income or just make a few extra bucks a mont, there are many ways to make money right from your own computer. As the use of technology rises, the possibility of making money from your […]
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It’s not easy to build an emergency fund, but I have yet to meet someone who has said it wasn’t worth it. I’ve said often that building an emergency fund was the best thing I’ve done for my finances, my relationship, and my mental health. Again, it wasn’t easy. My wife and I built […]
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If you find yourself unemployed due to COVID, you may be wondering what you can do to help your finances. Whether you are facing a temporary furlough or a permanent layoff, it is likely your cash flow is taking a major hit. The good news is that even if you are unemployed due to […]
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COVID has created a level of uncertainty that the world isn’t used to dealing with. Everyone is asking themselves questions such as: when will things actually get back to normal? and will things ever go back to normal? Here in the United States we’ve seen over forty million Americans file for unemployment since COVID […]
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I used to not give much attention to my net worth. That doesn’t mean I didn’t care about it. I was just more focused on increasing my income and lowering my expenses. The way I see it, your net worth will continue to move in the right direction as long as you are consistently […]
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COVID has been mentally draining for many, myself included. My goal today is to provide some clarity on what is happening to your student loans during COVID. The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill was passed by both the Senate and the House, and signed into law by President Trump. The stimulus bill provided unprecedented […]
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This post is part of our series 7 Weeks to Your Best Finances. This series is meant to serve as a 7-week path to improving your finances. It will cover all the important topics like starting a budget, saving money, making money, investing, and more. To find out more and see all the tips […]
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Two years ago, I moved from Charleston, South Carolina to Seattle, Washington. Not only are these two cities literally on the opposite side of the country, but the cost of living is substantially different. In Charleston, my husband and I lived in a two bedroom apartment for $1100 a month. In Seattle, we were looking […]
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Most people associate student loan forgiveness with Public Service Loan Forgiveness, or PSLF. PSLF provides certain student loan borrowers forgiveness after 120 qualified monthly payments. PSLF is only eligible for those who work for the government or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, though, so it won’t help everyone. What many fail to realize is that PSLF […]
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