The prospect of widespread student loan forgiveness makes for attention-grabbing headlines. With so many Americans feeling the burden of excessive student loan debt, it’s no wonder. Heck, I write about student loans because I’m a cautionary tale of what can…
It’s no secret money arguments are one of the top predictors of divorce. A 2012 study published in the journal Family Relations found it’s a stronger predictor of divorce than other disagreements. Yet according to a 2019 SunTrust survey, only…
For many frazzled parents, just the thought of trying to get kids to organize their stuff is laughable. We’re lucky if we can get them to pick their dirty laundry up off the floor, much less sort Legos into color-coded…
These days, recycling goes way beyond hauling bottles and cans to the curb for roadside pickup. You can recycle almost anything in your home. Even better, dozens of retailers and other organizations offer incentives for recycling — from discounts on…
Most students need to take out loans to pay for college. But with several different student loan types available, deciphering financial aid award letters can be confusing — especially if you’re a first-time borrower. But which type of loan you…
Whether we’re dedicated neat freaks, total slobs, or — like most of us — fall somewhere in the middle, we all feel the effects of a cluttered and disorganized home. Research published in 2011 in the Journal of Neuroscience found it…
From the popularity of the KonMari method to the Inbox Zero movement, Americans everywhere are catching organization fever. And it’s no wonder. The money-saving benefits of organizing your home include cutting down on waste, saving you time, increasing your sense of control,…
Sometimes, no matter how well you plan, unforeseen emergencies arise that exceed even the most well-cushioned of emergency funds. Catastrophic events like major medical expenses, the unexpected death of a family member, natural disasters, and ongoing unemployment have the power…
On the surface, under-spending may seem more a virtue than a vice. After all, one of the necessary ingredients of building wealth is living on less than you make. So, what could be the harm in holding onto as much…
Millions of kids are stuck at home as COVID-19 school closures around the United States require them to keep their distance to help curb the spread of the virus. At the same time, you may be one of the lucky ones who’s…
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