The stock market is a place for investors to buy and sell shares in companies — simple enough, right? But when it comes down to how these trades take place, who can actually make these deals, which companies can sell...
Today more than ever, it’s hard to coordinate a group outing with friends. Schedules are hard to line up, instant entertainment makes leaving the house less appealing than ever and mostly — people just can’t afford it. You’ve likely felt...
Halloween might be one of the spookiest days of the year, but there’s something worse lurking around you all year long—debt from purchases past. As you’re debating the endless options of candy you could hand out this year or what...
As of March 2019, Americans owed an estimated $1.16 trillion in auto loans, which amounts to nearly 10% of all outstanding consumer debt in the U.S. And on top of mounting auto debt, the Federal Reserve reported that approximately 7...
During my first years of freelancing, I diligently logged every assignment, its due date, and the rate. I was proud of staying on top of my freelance work spreadsheets. How naive I was. When I finally hired an accountant to...
No matter how often or how little you’ve moved apartments with a pet, you probably know that renting with an animal companion comes with its fair share of challenges. Whether your pet is furry with four legs or feathery with...
Here’s a wild idea: Let’s stop building one lump “emergency fund” and start building multiple smaller funds for the most common emergencies that occur over time. Every personal finance expert says you need to have a “rainy day fund”...
How much do you pay for heating? Depending on where you live, it’s a good chunk of money during the wintertime. Even though we live in the South (in lovely Raleigh!), we’re not immune to getting some cold weather. With winter coming...
We all know the feeling. You’re in the grocery store feeling famished. You end up buying anything that appeals to your hungry eye and before you know it you’re at the register buying way more food than you even know...
Dressing up for Halloween is one of the best parts of the holiday, especially if you’re a creative person. But buying a Halloween costume can get expensive, with many costing more than $50 a pop. And unless you plan to...
