This is where you will learn about various topics in order to improve your financial literacy. These informational posts and how-tos (such as how a credit card works) are the building blocks to help you start managing money properly.
When I go to pay my credit card bill, there are 4 choices of amounts that I can pay. That is the minimum payment due, statement balance, current balance, or a chosen amount. But what exactly do those amounts mean? And what happens if you can only afford to pay the minimum or even less? … Read more
These are some of the best books about money for kids. They’ll help your children learn the finance basics to become adults unburdened by debt. Your child will spend over 6 years of their lives in school from K-12, yet personal finance isn’t taught during it at most schools. They’re taught what they need to … Read more
No matter where you are in life, you’ll have questions about your money; it’s an important factor in the world. Not having the answers to these questions can cause undue stress. In fact, a 2022 survey by Bankrate and Psych Central found that 42% of adults had negative impacts on their mental health due to … Read more
Why is it that money destroys families? They say money is the root of all evil. But is it really the root, or a fertilizer that allows the evil to grow and spread? These are just my thoughts on the subject. Too many times, I’ve seen and heard stories of money ruining relationships. I feel … Read more
You’ve probably noticed that your debit card has a “valid thru” date on the front (or back). You might even be annoyed by having to switch accounts when you get a new card. However, the expiration date has a few significant purposes.
If you’re like me, you find yourself scratching your head whenever you hear a new slang for money.