People tend to latch on to the wisdom of the most prominent experts in any field. In the case of personal finance, the most famous expert is probably Dave Ramsey. One of his key pieces…
Insurance When You’re a Freelancer
When you’re a 9 to 5er, it’s easy to take your company’s benefits for granted. And now that you’re a freelancer, one of the things you need to tend to is creating your own benefits…
Insurance Needs for Single People
When you have a family, the types of insurance you need to protect your loved ones may be apparent. But what if you’re flying solo? Although you may not share the same concerns and obligations…
Walgreens Balance Rewards Changes Are Coming, So Use…
Walgreens is changing their Balance Rewards program. They will be limiting redemption rewards to just $5 per transaction. Sharon Steinmann/The Penny Hoarder I recently wrote about how to get the most out of Walgreens Balance…
Culture With a Side of Exercise: Try a…
Bicyclists head out for the next stop on the bike tour of the annual SHINE Mural Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida., on Sat., Oct. 6, 2018. In addition, Florida CraftArt hosts a monthly bike tour,…
Fall Into These Good Credit Habits
Good habits are the foundation of a stable life. Little things like exercise, hygiene, meditation and reading can have a tremendous impact if done consistently. It’s about taking a holistic approach to improving and maintaining…
How to Kickstart an Emergency Fund
Besides having a spending plan and saving for retirement, one of the major tenets of financial wellness is to have a healthy emergency fund. But the reality is that when you’re juggling multiple financial priorities—or…
This Man Started a Business Hanging Holiday Lights…
When you have a name like Josh Trees and your job is hanging holiday lights, you have to be prepared for the inevitable question: Is that actually your name? Trees — yes, that’s his real…
How to Keep Your Budget in Check this…
Ah, the holidays. Amid the cheer, festive gatherings with loved ones, and stress from the inevitable craziness, if not careful, they could put a serious dent on your credit cards. While it’s certainly not news…
This Ex-Pitcher’s Product Idea Was a Million-Dollar Hit…
It makes sense that Randall Thompson feels comfortable comparing his business to America’s pastime, considering how big a role it has played in his life. “I feel as if what we’re doing, we’re playing a…