If your financial aid package falls short, applying for merit-based aid, looking into tuition assistance programs — and even crowdfunding, are some viable options you could explore to help cover the costs of college.
Should you start paying off student loans ASAP? Start saving for retirement? For a house? Here’s what you need to know before you start paying extra toward your student loans.
The 50/30/20 budget dedicates 50% of your income to needs, 30% to wants, and 20% to savings. It’s simple and effective but not universal. Will it work for you?
In the U.S., the treatment costs of a single illness, accident, or pregnancy can easily reach five figures. Even with insurance, that can leave you with an eye-popping balance due. Here, you’ll find a few strategies on how to deal with medical debt.
Bullet journaling is a new and trendy way to track your spending. Using pen and paper can make you more active in your budgeting and can be fun too. Here’s how to start keeping a bullet journal.
Subscriptions are taking over as the business model du jour—from streaming services to cloud-based office software. But with so many recurring charges, it’s easy to forget what’s costing you what. Two new services, Trim and Truebill, gather your subscriptions in one place—and make canceling a breeze.
Pet owners can anticipate annual expenses in the range of about $400 to $4,000, plus additional one-time costs incurred in the first year. Fortunately, a consistent budget can prepare you for routine expenses like food and vet checkups, as well as surprises like emergency surgery.
Figuring out how much money you have available in a week is much more manageable than in a month. Here’s why a weekly budget works (and how to do it).
Get help to save more and spend more mindfully with Kakeibo, a century-old simple budgeting technique from Japan — no technology required.
If you’re looking to add more money to your pocket, a quick way to do so is negotiating everything. This way, you can spend less and save more. Find out how.