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I just got offered my dream job, but it pays $25K less than I make now. Can I afford to take it?

You just received an offer for the job you’ve always wanted. It aligns with your passion, values, and goals—but there’s one catch: it pays $25,000 less than your current role. Should you take it? Here's a step-by-step guide to help you evaluate this life-changing decision and make a financially sound and personally fulfilling choice.
July 18, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I just got a $40,000 inheritance. Should I pay off my student loans, invest it, or keep it as an emergency fund?

Imagine you're broke, struggling to make ends meet and then suddenly, a distant relative passes away and you're left with a $40,000 inheritance in your name. You have student loans still, a car loan and many other payments. Do you pay those off first? Or put it all in the bank as an emergency fund? Let's explore your options when presented with a unique opportunity to set yourself up for life.
July 17, 2025 Jack Hawkins

I just sent my kid off to college last week and want to make serious financial changes around the home. Where do I start?

Sending your kids off to college should be a joyous occasion for all! Not only will they be pursuing, but you'll have more money to pursue yours. Here are some financial changes you might want to make once you have an empty nest.
July 1, 2025 Jack Hawkins

My parents have run out of savings, and I make $100,000 a year. How can I help them out financially without drowning myself?

Everyone hopes that their parents will live long and happy lives into retirement, some people's parents struggle to make ends meet in retirement. Whether that's because of poor financial decisions or just bad luck, here's how you can help your folks make better money decisions as they get older.
June 20, 2025 Jack Hawkins

10 Hidden Expenses That Are Draining Your Wallet Every Month

Even the most careful budgeters can end up wondering where their money went at the end of the month. Very often it's the small, recurring expenses that quietly add up over time.
May 6, 2025 Miles Brucker

Every Generation's Worst Money Habits & How To Break Them

Every generation faces financial challenges: whether that's saving too much or not enough, not investing in the stock market, or spending every last cent without setting aside anything for retirement. Here are the worst money habits of every generation and how to break them.
May 6, 2025 Jack Hawkins

How To Rebuild A Depleted Emergency Fund

For some, having an emergency fund at all is a luxury. However, for those who have had it and had to use it in a crisis, rebuilding it can be daunting. Let's explore options for rebuilding your multi-thousand-dollar emergency fund.
April 29, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Wasteful Expenses That Are Keeping You Poor, According To Warren Buffett

We've all been there: spent more money than we should have on something. But Warren Buffett, the Oracle of Omaha, has some advice on these wasteful expenses that are keeping you poor, and what to do instead of spending money you don't have on things you don't need.
March 25, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Zero-Based Budgeting: A Different Way Of Looking At Your Finances

Whether you're struggling to budget or are needing to start budgeting and are looking for a new approach, zero-based budgeting could be a different approach that will have you looking more honestly at your finances.
March 12, 2025 Jack Hawkins

15 Ways To Put More Money Aside For Your Future In 2025

Whether you're thinking about retirement, or are just planning a family vacation, 2025 could be the year that you make significant gains in the savings department. Let's explore easy ways to put more money aside for your goals, so that you can start saving and living better this year.
March 3, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Payday Routines That Will Set You Up For Retirement

We all hope to retire someday—for some of us, that will be at 65. For others, it might be a little later. Nevertheless, retirement is one of the most important financial goals we have. If you aim to retire sooner rather than later, you'll want to establish payday routines to help you save or invest your hard-earned cash for the long term.
February 24, 2025 Jack Hawkins

Surprising Things Americans Spend Their Money On

In 2024, consumer spending was approximately 70% of the U.S. economy, with Americans dividing their spending between non-essential goods and the essentials they need to live their everyday lives. But some things Americans spend their money on may surprise you.
February 20, 2025 Jack Hawkins