Millennial Money
Strategies to Pay Down Your Credit Card Debt

Strategies to Pay Down Your Credit Card Debt
Consider these smart strategies to eliminate or reduce what you owe.
June 17, 2022
Sometimes Renting Is Better Than Buying

Sometimes Renting Is Better Than Buying
A home is an asset that generally appreciates in value, but it might not be the most optimal way to build wealth from an investment point of view.
May 25, 2022
How Our Family Fights Inflation

How Our Family Fights Inflation
Millennials typically spend more than other generations on certain expenses that have been increasing most rapidly. Here are some tips to cut your los…
April 27, 2022
Hello 30: Time to Start Saving for Retirement

Hello 30: Time to Start Saving for Retirement
You haven't missed your chance to save for retirement just because you've gotten older.
March 25, 2022
Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care

Make a Plan for Your Parents' Care
The ideal time to begin talking with your parents is before they need care.
January 24, 2022

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Strategies for Working Remotely

Strategies for Working Remotely
Globe-trotters should keep in mind that every country has different rules when it comes to working within their borders.
December 22, 2021
Where to Find Emergency Cash

Where to Find Emergency Cash
Even if you're debt-averse, having a credit card to pay for emergencies could be an important lifeline.
November 22, 2021
How Do I Spend My Bitcoin? (And Where?)

How Do I Spend My Bitcoin? (And Where?)
You can invest in Bitcoin, but seeing as it's a digital currency, you can spend it, too – at a rapidly growing number of businesses. Here's how.
November 5, 2021
Spending Like It’s 2019

Spending Like It’s 2019
Setting spending targets and using budgeting apps can help tame the urge to live it up (now that we can again).
October 27, 2021
Can You Trust TikTok’s Advice?

Can You Trust TikTok’s Advice?
TikTok is rife with pitches for trendy, volatile investments, including cannabis and cryptocurrencies.
September 29, 2021
Should You Invest in Crypto?

Should You Invest in Crypto?
Before you put any money into cryptocurrencies, establish a core portfolio in line with your investing goals.
August 25, 2021
Food Delivery Apps: We Compare 4 of the Biggest 

Food Delivery Apps: We Compare 4 of the Biggest
These apps offer convenience but vary in costs and customer service. Here’s how Uber Eats, Grubhub, DoorDash and Postmates compare to each other.
August 9, 2021
When It’s Time to Drop Your Parents’ Health Insurance

When It’s Time to Drop Your Parents’ Health Insurance
Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, the uninsured rate for twenty-somethings has plummeted.
July 29, 2021
Keep Moving Costs in Check

Keep Moving Costs in Check
If I've learned anything, it's that moving is almost always more costly and time-consuming than I anticipate.
June 18, 2021
Do You Need Life Insurance When You're Young?

Do You Need Life Insurance When You're Young?
As millennials have families and take on financial obligations, we need life insurance to protect those we may leave behind.
May 24, 2021
The Hazards of Buy Now, Pay Later

The Hazards of Buy Now, Pay Later
Breaking up payments can make a big purchase seem cheaper, which can tempt you to overspend.
March 31, 2021
Smart Ways to Save on Child Care Costs

Smart Ways to Save on Child Care Costs
The expenses and tax complications that come with hiring a nanny were reason enough for me to take my son to day care instead.
February 5, 2021
Financial Planning We Can Afford

Financial Planning We Can Afford
You don't have to be a wealthy baby boomer to hire a financial adviser.
December 15, 2020
Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks

Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Ideally, living at home should provide a way to improve your financial well-being and lay the groundwork for future success.
November 17, 2020
How to Negotiate a Break on Rent

How to Negotiate a Break on Rent
The downward trend in rents has me thinking it's time to ask my apartment manager to reduce my rent.
October 19, 2020
Lending Money to a Friend in Need

Lending Money to a Friend in Need
If you lend money to a friend who has fallen on hard times, don't count on getting it back.
September 29, 2020
Stay on Course With Student Loans

Stay on Course With Student Loans
You may be eligible for deferment if you receive unemployment benefits or are unable to find a full-time job.
August 27, 2020
Class of COVID-19

Class of COVID-19
Recent graduates are starting their careers at a time of tremendous uncertainty, but hiring is up in several job categories.
July 2, 2020
Millennials Face Their Second Recession

Millennials Face Their Second Recession
Forty percent of millennials say the pandemic will likely cause them to delay payments on their debts. Does that include you? Time to take action.
June 4, 2020
My First Bear Market, By the Book

My First Bear Market, By the Book
I'm boosting my 401(k) contributions now that my gym membership and student loan payments are on hold.
May 8, 2020
Don’t Leave Your Benefits Behind

Don’t Leave Your Benefits Behind
When changing jobs, lock down health insurance and don’t forget your 401(k).
April 3, 2020