There’s a reason people say the tech sector effectively “controls” the stock market. Sure, tech titans aren’t the only players in the market. But there are a few key companies whose movement tends…
A side hustle is often viewed as a way to make a few bucks to help pay the bills. However, some people are turning their side job into big business, earning an enviable income…
A 20-year-old Reddit user is working in emergency medical services and is making around $13,000 per month after factoring in his wages and overtime. He wants to retire in his 40s, and he’s hoping…
Losing a job can be a very though thing to cope with. Many people tie their identities to their jobs, so getting laid off can not only be devastating financially, but emotionally. In…
If you experience considerable stress over the ups and downs of the stock market, you might be asking yourself a question: How else can I diversify? Whether it’s due to market volatility or just…
In any financial scenario where you work and earn money, the hope is that you can make enough to have “fun money” from time to time. This isn’t to say that you should be…
A lot of people end up retiring without much — or any — savings. And people in that boat often end up having to rely on Social Security to make ends meet. But…
It’s an unfortunate thing that a lot of people enter retirement with almost no savings, or minimal funds socked away in an IRA or 401(k). People in this boat often end up very…
It’s nice to imagine what we’d do if we had an extra $25,000 or so. For today’s young people, many of whom will see a sizeable financial windfall coming their way, as the great…
One of the most complicated decisions anyone can make is whether or not to leave one job for another. Unfortunately, sometimes this decision is made for us, but when it’s not, trying to understand…
One of the most basic truths of personal finance is that you should always have some kind of emergency fund available just in case. While there is no specific agreed-upon dollar amount, the idea…
I have a family member who recently turned 60 and has probably been thinking about retirement since he turned 50. He had a very successful career and never had kids — just one…
A Reddit user is facing a major problem after his vehicle was totaled. He had a 2012 Camaro with 45,000 miles on it that was sitting in his apartment’s parking lot. Unfortunately, it was…
It’s natural to be curious about how your finances compare to those of your peers, as well as the general public. You might think you’re doing poorly with $25,000 in savings only to…
Early retirement is something a lot of people aim for. It’s nice to leave the grind behind at a relatively young age so you can enjoy your freedom while your body is still…
