Nobody likes to see a debt collector's number on their Caller ID. It's even worse when the consumer knows that they can't satisfy whatever bill the creditor wants to collect. However, if you're receiving collection calls, know that you aren't alone. According to a 2015 Pew Research Center report, "The Complex Story of American Debt," 80 percent of Americans have debt. More … [Read more...]
Expert Interview Series: Wealthy Single Mommy Emma Johnson—It’s Empowering to be in Control of Your Money
When she ended up as a single mom to a newborn and a 2-year-old, author Emma Johnson was sure she and her kids would end up living out of her old Subaru. She, like so many mothers raising families on their own, was fearful about how she’d find financial independence. She knew she wouldn’t be able to rely on her ex-husband for child support indefinitely–in fact, she was … [Read more...]
7 Scary Financial Scenarios – And How to Avoid Them
Happy Halloween! If you’re lucky, it’s the one time of the year you can really frighten yourself with horror movies, haunted houses and an unhealthy amount of candy corn. What you don’t want to feel is that fear in the pit of your stomach when you survey your household finances. No matter what costume you wear today, you are still human, and you make mistakes. However, when … [Read more...]
Expert Interview Series: Elayna Fernández About Finding Balance as a Mother and a Woman
Elayna Fernández, known worldwide as The Positive MOM, is an award-winning Latina influencer whose mission is to empower moms to create joy, balance and success on their own terms. We recently had a chance to sit down with Elayna and hear her thoughts on motherhood, happiness and mompreneurship. Tell us a bit about yourself. Why did you decide to start a blog? I was going … [Read more...]
How to Save More Money
If you're interested in saving money, you have several potential options. You've probably heard most of them, but you might benefit from a few unique strategies that can help you keep more green to yourself while you save for the future and cover your existing bills. Track Your Spending It's impossible to save more money if you don't know what you're already spending. Using … [Read more...]