Let's reflect on the FIRE lifestyle. If you were to ask 10 random people on the street "would you like to have enough money to never need to work again?" I'd expect all 10 people to answer with a resounding "umm, YES!"
Read MoreJust about everyone wants to make a commitment to improving their health. Year after year eating better and exercising more are two of the nation's top New Year’s resolutions. But of course, millions of Americans sign up for a gym membership that they ultimately never use.
Read MoreBehavioral economics is the study of economic decision-making with a twist of real-life human behavior and tendencies. In the first part of a new series on the topic, learn how expectations can influence our own opinions and preferences.
Read MoreWhat are some ways to be a star performer at work? Learn techniques and strategies that I have used to nearly quadruple my income in just 4 years.
Read MoreWhen I was a kid, my mom set up a very simple allowance system for my sister and me. For every year of our age, we would earn $1 per week. She then gave us 3 jars to allocate our allowance each week: a saving jar, a spending jar, and a gift jar.
Read MoreCreating a budget is a tried-and-true method of making sure you are living within your means and still have some cash left over for savings. Now look—I'm not saying you need to stop eating out and start eating the same thing every single day—or stop going out to bars and start making your own homebrew (although that could be a fun hobby). But I am saying that you should have a good idea of how much you spend on everything in your life—and structure it so that you are in control of your budget, instead of the other way around.
Read MoreNot sure where to start? Use this guide to set up your own personal finance tools.
Read MoreLearn how to save and budget, create alternative income streams, gain more independence and flexibility, and improve your lifestyle. Use calculators and tools to take control of your financial life.
