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Money Remains a Top Stressor for U.S. Adults—Here Are Some Tips to Better Manage Stress (and Finances)

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Research shows that people who suffer from high levels of debt stress have health risks ranging from ulcers and migraines to heart attacks. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that roughly two-thirds of our economy is fueled by consumer spending, much of it in the form of credit card debt. Sustainable or Not?

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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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Your long-term goals are an important aspect of your financial health. These goals provide motivation, direction and discipline when managing your finances. In this article, we’ll go over examples of some long-term financial goals, as well as some tips to help you get started.

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10 Best Financial Management Tools for Personal and Professional Use

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Managing your business and personal finances can be a headache. Personal Finance Tools Personal financial needs are often a little different from those of a business. When you connect your credit cards to the YNAB app, you can set a payoff date goal or schedule your card’s balance to be paid in full monthly.

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7 Money Mistakes You’re Making in Your 20s

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Here are seven money mistakes from your 20s that you can easily drop to help get your financial health in good shape. Paying credit card interest or fees. A credit card can be a useful tool. The credit card companies have enough money, so why give them more? Agreeing without asking for better terms.

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10 Modern-Day Leaders in Personal Growth

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Patrice Washington Photo courtesy of Patrice Washington Wealth is about more than just your finances, which is why Patrice Washington is setting out to redefine it. I recognize that I drive some of the personal finance gurus crazy and I’m 100% OK with that,” she jokes on her website. Yes, you can still buy yourself Starbucks!)

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3 Common Money Myths Debunked

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In every financial workshop, I hold with 20-somethings, there inevitably comes a point where someone utters the phrase, “But my dad said…” followed by: I should carry a balance on my credit card to improve my credit. This article originally appeared in the August 2016 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated.

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How to Find Your Money ‘Why’

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How many bath bombs have been purchased on credit cards in the name of self-care? Becoming more concretely aware of cultural, familial and personal values might thus be an important key to better personal finance. This article was published in November 2019 and has been updated. Pink things for breast cancer awareness?