emergency fund

by Travis Campbell

10 Reasons Your Budget Keeps Failing (And How to Fix It For Good) Budgeting sounds simple, but sticking to a budget is tough for most people. You set goals, track your spending, and stil... read the story

by Travis Campbell

The “Save $5 a Day” Trick: Does It Actually Work? Saving money can feel impossible when bills, groceries, and life’s surprises keep coming. You might have heard about t... read the story

by Travis Campbell

5 Financial “Rules of Thumb” That Are Actually Total BS Money advice is everywhere. You hear it from family, friends, and even strangers online. Some of these tips sound smart,... read the story

by Travis Campbell

The Dumbest Financial Decisions People Make (And How to Avoid Them) Money mistakes happen to everyone. But some financial decisions can set you back for years. These aren’t just small sl... read the story

by Travis Campbell

Stop Believing These 12 Financial Myths RIGHT NOW Money advice is everywhere, but not all of it is true. Some financial myths persist for years, making it harder for peop... read the story

by Travis Campbell

7 Awkward Money Talks to Have With Your Family (Before It’s Too Late) Money is a topic most families avoid until they have no choice. But waiting can make things worse. Unspoken money issues... read the story

by Travis Campbell

How to Financially Prepare for a Layoff (Even If Your Job Feels Secure) Losing a job can happen when you least expect it. Even if your position feels safe, layoffs can come out of nowhere. Com... read the story

by Travis Campbell

5 Signs You’re Seriously Neglecting Your Finances (And It’s Costing You) Money problems don’t always show up as big, obvious disasters. Sometimes, the signs are small and easy to ignore—unt... read the story

by Travis Campbell

Financial Tips for Single Parents: You Got This! Being a single parent is tough. You juggle work, home, and everything in between. Money can feel like one more thing on ... read the story

Dave Says: Love Your Enthusiasm, but That’s Not an Emergency Dear Dave, What do you think about the idea of taking money out of your emergency fund in order to pay off your home ear... read the story