So you’ve seized an opportunity: you spotted a job you want, and you’ve taken the initiative. You wrote a killer cover letter, brushed up your resume and captured the attention of a potential employer. Congratulations, you proactive person, you! Now comes the real test: the interview. In some respects, the interview process is a mutual

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If you thought home offices are for people with space to spare, you thought wrong, my friend. Whether you’re part of the tiny house nation or squeezed into a studio apartment, you deserve a spot in your home that inspires your creativity and motivates your inner-workhorse. So enough lounging in bed with your laptop. It’s

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The self-help section of the bookstore gets a bad rap. Nobody wants to admit they need a little guidance, but considering the $11 billion Americans spend on personal development annually, many of us do. Over the past four decades, self-help has gone from a niche genre to an integral part of our culture. From carving

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We’ve seen the statistics: 1 in 8 Americans live below the poverty line. 71 million have accrued debt in collections. 55 million of us don’t have anything saved in an emergency fund. An estimated 40 percent struggle to cover basic needs like food and housing costs. [shortcode-1-In-Article-Banner-728×60] We know money struggles are widespread, but the

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There are awkward money questions, and then there’s asking your parents about their posthumous financial plans. Talk about a tricky opener. Still, for many of us, the conversation is as uncomfortable as it is necessary. According to a recent Charles Schwab survey, 53 percent of millennials believe are betting on an inheritance as part of

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If you want to be the proud owner of an iPhone XS, it’ll cost you. Buying the sleek new model directly from Apple will run you about $1,000. But if you buy one second-hand, you could find the same device for nearly half the price. The rub: Buying used smartphones can be risky business. Due

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Talking about your finances with your family is already hard. But telling them you can’t afford to go home for the holidays is the conversation you’re absolutely dreading. But you aren’t alone. According to a recent Wallethub survey, 33 million Americans don’t have the funds for holiday travel this year. “U.S. consumers will be shelling

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Making money is hard. Keeping it is harder. No matter how much it’s drilled into our brains to save, save, save, the income we earn seems to flow into our bank accounts just as quickly as it flows out. The fact is, about 40% percent of Americans who earn over $100,000 a year can’t seem

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There once was a woman who found the apartment of her dreams. It was the right price, closer to friends and family, and a huge upgrade from the apartment she currently lived in. But there was a catch: Her lease wasn’t up for another few months and the thought of breaking it was making her

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You can’t put a price on good health. You’ve heard the maxim, but in the era of high deductibles, caveat-riddled coverage, hidden fees and a healthcare system in flux, it’s taken on a new meaning. Even if you have coverage, how do you budget for your health needs beyond the standard co-pays and insurance premiums?

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