How to Manage Spousal Support and Alimony Payments
Divorce isn't easy. You sever relationships both familial and a financial. You may be required to pay alimony, which is also called "maintenance" or "spousal support."
The Importance Of an Emergency Fund
If you’re living paycheck-to-paycheck, setting aside an emergency fund may seem incomprehensible. You’re already struggling to make ends meet. Creating an emergency fund may only add to your financial burden.
Emergency Financial Assistance for Single Mothers
If you are a single mom, we'd like to applaud you for your courage, strength, and commitment to be the sole provider for your kids.
How to open college savings plans
There's no question that college is expensive. And there's no indication that the cost is going to go down anytime in the future. If you want to be able to pay for college (whether for your own or your kid’s education), you'll need to start saving money right off the bat.
How to Get Out of Paying Late Rent Fees
Running late on the rent? Just like with any bill, you're probably going to be charged a late fee. Most landlords do so even if it’s just a few days after the due date.
How to Make Money in College
If there's one undeniable fact about life, it's that college is expensive. Even with a scholarship to partially or fully pay for your tuition, you'll still need money for books, gas money, food, and housing.
How to deal with debt collectors
It's one of those calls that everyone dreads receiving – a debt collector calling to ask you about an unpaid bill or loan. Ignoring their calls and letters won’t make your debt go away.
Financial Assistance for Senior Care
As one gets older, many things in life become more of a financial concern. This becomes especially difficult when you're living on a fixed income. If you don't have a sufficient amount of money tucked away or have not prepared in any way for senior living, paying for medication, assisted living, and other forms of senior care can become quite a struggle. The stress of it all can be quite taxing for an aging individual.
How to Get Loans for People on Disability
Those who suffer from debilitating afflictions sometimes struggle to meet life’s many expenses. Fortunately, there are loan options designed to help people on disability.
How to Find Unclaimed Money
One of life's most pleasant surprises is finding money that you never knew you had. Unclaimed funds are money that has been turned over to the government because the owner cannot be located.
How to Fix Errors on Your Credit Report
We all know how important our credit score is. After all, it helps lenders decide whether or not to give you a loan or a credit card. Lenders also use it to determine the terms and conditions of your loan. Potential employers, landlords, and insurers may also use your credit report to evaluate your application.
Budget Tips to Save Money This Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and your expenses are about to start piling up. While it’s not going to be as costly as the December holidays, you’ll still feel the pinch it makes on your wallet. It isn’t a billion-dollar industry for nothing.
Why Is Financial Literacy So Important?
According to 1,500 Americans in a survey conducted by the National Financial Educator Council in 2018, they lost $1,230 on average because they didn't have a proper understanding of household finances.
How to Pay Your Business Taxes If You Have No Funds
Being your own boss comes with a lot of freedom. After all, there's no one there to tell you what to do except you. However, that much freedom comes with a lot of responsibility. The taxes you took for granted when you were gainfully employed are now something you need to take care of on your own.
How to find and apply for a scholarship. Scholarship Scams
Student loans are a fact of life in America. Over 44 million individuals owe a total of $1.52 trillion just for student loans. Here’s another fun fact: the cost of tuition is going to keep rising.
Unexpected Car Repair: How to Pay if You Don't Have Emergency Funding
What's the worst that could happen? Well, in this game we call life, the answer to that is "there's always something." One of those unexpected and unfortunate events is your car breaking down. Just when you need it the most and right at the time when you don't have money to spare to pay for its repair. According to AAA, the average cost of a car repair ranges from $500 to $600.
How to Pay for Emergency Pet Surgery
When it comes to our pets, there's absolutely nothing we wouldn't do. After all, they're part of our family. Unfortunately, bad things happen. We might not want to think about it, but there may come a time when your beloved pet is going to need emergency vet services. It could be something as random as Max swallowing something he shouldn't have. Or, it could be that your precious kitty is having difficulty giving birth, necessitating an emergency C-section. Whatever the case may be, an animal emergency that includes surgery is something that's going to cost you a huge chunk of change.
6 Tips to Cover the Costs of Emergency Home Repairs
Owning a house is something most of us dream of. And why wouldn't we? Having a place that only YOU can call home – your personal sanctuary – is just about the best thing that you can ever buy for yourself. But this incredibly valuable asset comes with certain responsibilities and risks. Everything in your home will eventually break down. That's just a fact.