Posts tagged financial mistakes
5 Financial Habits of Happy Couples

It’s probably no surprise that the number one cause of stress for any marriage is money. To prevent unneeded financial stress, you and your partner must focus on practical ways to manage your family finances. Luckily, we’ve outlined 5 simple money habits that can lead couples towards a harmonious financial partnership.

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How to Help Your Kids Appreciate the Value of a Dollar

You do the absolute best you can for your kids. You work hard to support them, and a significant chunk of the household budget is dedicated not just to their needs but countless other things that may give them a boost in life. And yet, there are times when your kids tell you that somehow, it's not enough. That they're missing out (and it's your fault). They don't have as much as their friends; they don't get to do as much as the neighbors.

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The Power of Simplicity: Why Your Finances Shouldn’t Be Complicated

One of the trickiest biases to navigate when it comes to managing your finances is known as complexity bias, or the human tendency to “give undue credence to complex concepts.” In other words, we’re more attracted to complicated products and solutions…even when the simpler approach would serve us better.

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Credit Card Rewards: Benefits and Best Practices

Whether you are reading this article in 2020, or sometime down the road, how you are using your credit card reward points probably has changed in the last couple of years. It is always a good idea to periodically take a look at what you've got going on in your wallet when it comes to credit card reward points.

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My Biggest Financial Mistakes and Misconceptions

I’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way and some were real gems. Fortunately, most of the mistakes were in my 20s and seemed bigger at the time but have proven to be pretty lost cost life lessons. Here are a few of the financial mistakes that I’ve made along the way.

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