Budgeting

by Catherine Reed

9 Budget Adjustments Retirees Are Making After January January has a way of revealing the truth about a retirement budget. Holiday spending shows up on statements, insurance p... read the story

by Catherine Reed

8 Household Expenses Retirees Say Are No Longer Predictable Retirement is supposed to be the season of steadier living—fewer surprises, fewer “rush” purchases, and a budget t... read the story

by Catherine Reed

Before January Ends: 5 Money Deadlines That Quietly Reset Your Budget on February 1 January is when most people set goals, but it’s also when a lot of financial “settings” get quietly locked in. Dis... read the story

by Catherine Reed

5 Tricks To Make Your Bills More Predictable Most budgets don’t break because you spend wildly—they break because your bills refuse to behave. One month, the uti... read the story

by Catherine Reed

The Cash Penalty: Why Paying Your Bills with Money Orders Now Costs 1% More in 2026 If you pay bills in cash-like ways because it’s simple, familiar, or the only option that works with your situation, 2... read the story

by Catherine Reed

5 Reasons to Track Your Benefit Payment Dates Closely in 2026 If you rely on a monthly benefit, the day it hits your account matters almost as much as the amount. A deposit that arri... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

Take The 52 Week Money Challenge And Save Over $1,300 If you’re looking for a great way to start saving money right now that will net you over $1,300 in 1 year, we̵... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

10 Great 52 Week Money Challenge Alternatives It’s that time of year when people are looking to improve their finances as part of their upcoming New Year... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

Best Lesser-Known Financial Tools for 2026 If you’ve ever looked at your bank account and thought, “Where did it all go?” you’re not alone. With prices ris... read the story

by James Hendrickson

18% of US Households Are Millionaires. Here is Why You Aren’t One of Them. Every three years, the US Federal Reserve conducts a survey of Americans’ finances. This study is called the US ... read the story