Tag Archives: Budgeting & Saving

Living “Free” Became the Financial Samurai’s Biggest Motivation

By Brian Bienkowski | January 10, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 10, 2018 Uncategorized

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But in order to reach his goal, he worked and saved big time — and also lived like a pauper. Continue reading →

It’ll Cost Companies More Than $1 Million to Fix Pay Gap Three Years from Now

By Dori Zinn | January 8, 2018 - 8:00 pm |January 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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The good news is that organizations are interested in changing their sexist pay disparities. The bad news is that the longer they wait, the more it’ll cost them. Continue reading →

Pacific Northwest is 2018’s Hottest Area to Live

By Dori Zinn | January 4, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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The Pacific Northwest is going to be pretty pricey in 2018, as Seattle and Portland will see the biggest spike in cost of living. Continue reading →

Kat Thrives as a Stay-At-Home Mom

By Brian Bienkowski | January 3, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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She went from an “utter failure” to a successful businesswoman. Continue reading →

Most Americans Are Setting Financial Goals for the New Year

By Dori Zinn | January 1, 2018 - 4:00 pm |January 1, 2018 Uncategorized

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Making a financial New Year’s resolution is helpful even if you fail at it. Continue reading →

California May Be Expensive But Its Economy Is Doing Awesome

By Dori Zinn | December 28, 2017 - 4:00 pm |December 28, 2017 Uncategorized

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Some states are having major economic boosts that are going to make living there good for your wallet. Continue reading →

Europe On $8 A Day? Yes, It’s Possible. We’re Just Not Sure It’s Legal

By Andrew Fraieli | December 27, 2017 - 8:00 pm |December 27, 2017 Uncategorized

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How one man spent 65 days in Europe for less than the cost of a Starbucks run Continue reading →

True Middle-Class Exists. In Iowa

By Dori Zinn | December 26, 2017 - 8:00 pm |December 26, 2017 Uncategorized

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Americans are getting priced out of everywhere, except in a few states where most residents own homes and can afford to live well. Continue reading →

It’ll Take 10 Years for Millennials to Save for a Down Payment in Hawaii

By Dori Zinn | December 25, 2017 - 8:00 pm |December 25, 2017 Uncategorized

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If you’re a young homebuyer, stay landlocked. Continue reading →

Buying a Home a Year From Now Could Cost you an Extra $7,000

By Dori Zinn | December 25, 2017 - 4:00 pm |December 25, 2017 Uncategorized

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Home prices are climbing so fast, your down payment will need to catch up. Continue reading →