Getting nervous about all the economic turbulence in the news lately? You're not alone. According to a release from the Conference Board, "Consumers’ expectations were especially gloomy, with pessimism about future business conditions deepening and confidence about future employment prospects falling to a 12-year low.” Much of this has been due to the recent stock... Continue Reading →

Stubbornly high inflation? Above average interest rates? Sketchy economic data? It’s no wonder that 63 percent of Americans say that their finances are a significant source of stress; according to a study by the American Psychological Association. While there are certainly some financial and economic indicators to take note of, the truth is that most... Continue Reading →

It’s well known that money can be a touchy subject for couples. But it can also be destructive if differences have not been properly resolved.  According to a study by Credit Karma, about one-third of respondents said they had ended a relationship over disagreements about their finances. Another 40 percent said that money leads to... Continue Reading →

Bills. Expenses. Debt. Savings … There are a lot of hands reaching into your pockets and taking out money every month. If you’re like most people, then it most likely causes you to become stressed and sometimes feel as if all you’re doing is working to pay your bills. Perhaps the problem isn’t how much... Continue Reading →

Lots of people think that to be better off financially they need to get a big raise at work or win the lottery. However, while those events would be nice if they happened, they’re certainly not necessary to improve your situation with money.  There are plenty of small changes a person can make to their... Continue Reading →

It’s often said that money is something that will control you if you don’t learn to control it first. Lately, that’s something many people are finding out firsthand.  According to a Mind Over Money survey from Capital One and The Decision Lab, 77 percent of Americans say they are feeling anxious about their financial situation.... Continue Reading →

Amongst the sea of social media influencers and Internet blogs, it's easy to get lost or misinterpret what it takes to truly build your wealth. You may think that achieving this goal would involve having a high paid job, becoming a stock-trading wizard, or shamelessly peddling random products online. However, those activities only contribute to... Continue Reading →

Money can be a difficult thing to talk about. Because of the stress and other uncomfortable discussions it can lead to, it's no wonder that so many feel anxiety about money.  According to a survey by Capital One and The Decision Lab, 77 percent of Americans report feeling anxious about their financial situation. This included... Continue Reading →

Staying on track with your money can be a real challenge. Whether it's saving for something you really want (like buying a house) or putting just a few dollars away for a rainy day, it seems like there's something that always pops up and gets in the way. According to a survey by LendingTree, only... Continue Reading →

Personal finance is a topic that teenagers need to learn as they transition into adulthood. However, as incredibly important as good money habits will be in life, it's not something that’s necessarily properly emphasized during their formative years. In fact, it's been reported that nearly three-quarters of teens (74 percent) lack confidence in their knowledge... Continue Reading →