Life can be expensive at the best of times, but when it gets to winter, it always seems to amp up a little. Whether you’re moving in with your significant other in the New Year, or you want to try and save up so that you can do that in the future, this time of…
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Showcasing personal interviews with famed faces, everyday women who make a difference in our society or tough topics that need addressing.
Coming to Terms with a Terminal Prognosis
by Mia Guerra •
It doesn’t matter if you’ve been fighting an illness for a while or you have gotten sick rather suddenly, a terminal prognosis is nothing short of life shattering. When faced with such a prognosis you may be left wondering how you are supposed to cope and come to terms while making the best of your…
8 Holiday Traditions You Can Cut, Keep, or Totally Rethink
by Dave Ramsey •
Each year we look forward to certain family traditions, like baking Granny’s gingerbread cookies or watching It’s a Wonderful Life with the kids. But sometimes all those fun traditions can get overwhelming. That’s why we’re giving you permission to choose what you want to do this year. Ignore the pressure to people-please, and instead pick the traditions that…
Dave Says: Do Both for Christmas + Snakes Bite!
by Dave Ramsey •
Do Both for Christmas Dear Dave, We have three preschool grandchildren, and they get tons of stuff for Christmas every year. We’re in really good shape financially and would like to do something for their future this year instead of giving a toy that might get thrown in the corner. Do you have any suggestions?…
Dave Says: Funding a New Business + Micro Investing Apps?
by Dave Ramsey •
Get Involved with Your Local Community Now
by Mia Guerra •
Everyone lives within a community, though not everyone feels like it. You might feel disconnected from your neighbors and those around you. This may be because no one is trying to create a coherent community. However, it could also be that you aren’t taking the time to get involved. Sometimes, there are many potential ways…
Dave Says: Is This Plan Too Intense? + Health Insurance Options
by Dave Ramsey •
Is This Plan Too Intense? Dear Dave, My wife and I make a little over $50,000 a year combined, and we’re almost debt-free. Right now, we have $50,000 left on our mortgage and $4,000 in student loans left to pay. We’re both really excited about the future, and we’re thinking about selling our home and…
Hispanics to Dominate Growth in Consumer Spending, Need to Maintain Focus on Financial Planning
by Lisa Taranto Schiffer •
Personal finance is a popular topic in the media with stories often covering consumer spending habits and/or offering ways that individuals can improve their own finances. A recent look into consumer spending habits in light of increasing demographic shifts produced some interesting statistics of one particular group: Hispanics. While much of the media’s focus is…
4 Ways to Spend Less During the Holidays
by Rachel Cruze •
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start making your list and checking it twice. As a parent, you want to make this joyous season memorable for your kids. You probably want to buy something nice for other family members as well. And sometimes, with all those people in mind, it’s easy…
Hold That Thought: How Great Women Leaders Think, and the Mindset That Helps Get Them to the Top
by Theresa Ashby •
Globally, women hold 24 percent of senior business roles, and that number is up from 22 percent in 2015. With an estimated 8.6 million women-owned businesses in the United States—generating nearly $1.3 trillion in revenues and employing 7.8 million people—and 77 percent of women worldwide considering their careers to be successful, it is a great era for…