Budgeting

by Drew Blankenship

8 Ways That Van Life Is Actually More Expensive The allure of van life—freedom on the open road, picturesque views, and a minimalist lifestyle—has captivated many. ... read the story

by Drew Blankenship

Do You Really Deserve a Vacation If You’re Still in Debt? Vacations are often seen as a reward for hard work, a necessary break to recharge. However, when you’re grappling ... read the story

Preventing These 10 Financial Disasters Starts With One Smart Decision Most financial disasters don’t begin with one major mistake. They’re often the result of smaller decisions compounde... read the story

6 Old Money Rules Smart Savers Are Breaking in 2025 (And Why You Should Too) For years, we’ve been told to follow certain money rules like the gospel. Save 10% of your income. Never use credit ca... read the story

2025’s Money-Saving Advice Is Changing—13 Trends You Need to Know For decades, money-saving advice was pretty static: clip coupons, pack your lunch, and stick to a budget. But in 2025, t... read the story

Can Saving Techniques Actually Make You Rich? 7 Myths Debunked Saving money is often treated as the golden rule of personal finance. Parents teach it, schools occasionally mention it,... read the story

We Thought Inflation Killed Saving—These 9 Clues Say It’s Coming Back For the past few years, it felt like saving was on life support. With inflation eating into every paycheck, interest rat... read the story

“We’re Saving Money, Right?”—7 Times That Phrase Is Really Financial Gaslighting Financial gaslighting is a subtle yet damaging manipulation tactic that makes people question their financial decisions,... read the story

Can Saving And Spending Actually Make You Rich? 8 Myths Debunked For decades, the financial world has drilled in a simple, well-meaning message: save more, spend less. It sounds logical... read the story

9 Hidden Breaks That Balloon Your Next Tax Refund Tax season can feel like a maze of rules, paperwork, and confusion. Most people just hope to avoid an audit and maybe ge... read the story