Jul 07 | 2021
Divorce is an emotionally difficult process. It can prove costly for both parties. With forthcoming expenses such as alimony, child support, and relocation costs looming over you, the last thing you want to do is spend a great deal on the divorce process itself. Consider these ways to keep divorce costs down and ease some
Apr 30 | 2021
Many people live together before getting married and have begun the process of combining accounts and sharing responsibilities. However, some people wait to do this only after marriage, and others wait until they’re married to live together. Whichever path you’ve chosen, it’s still crucial to know a few tips to manage money together as newlyweds
Sep 08 | 2020
The National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) surveyed young adults in 2017 and asked them what high school course would benefit their lives the most. The majority responded that money management was the course that would be most beneficial. With personal debt is at its highest record and COVID-19 threatening to have the hardest economic effects
Mar 27 | 2019
With finances being one of the most common sources of stress, anxiety-induced habits of negative self-talk and pessimistic thinking can affect how you deal with your money situation. As common as budgeting problems are, how you approach your personal finances can have a powerful effect on your money management. From second-guessing your expenses to internalizing
Feb 14 | 2019
After the 2008 financial crisis, 465 banks failed between 2008 and 2012. Only 10 banks failed in the five years leading up to 2008. Over 10 years later, the big banking industry hasn’t collapsed, but public trust in the sector has been irrevocably damaged by the institutional failure of the financial crisis. As an alternative,
Feb 14 | 2019
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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
Feb 12 | 2019
Depending on the stage of life you’re in, an extra $1000 a month could make a huge difference for you. Imagine having next month’s rent paid without dipping into your paycheck at all. With these tips and tricks for an extra $1000 a month, that’s a real possibility. With a little creativity, patience, and hard
Blinq Blog
Unless you’re Mackenzie Bezos or ex-husband Jeff, chances are you budget your money. You know how much of your monthly income you want to spend on groceries, rent, and leisure, and maybe you even put a portion of each paycheck in savings. But what about budgeting for a specific goal? Is it a short-term or
Jan 15 | 2019
Church Executive
Amidst the longest government shutdown in history, more federal employees are going without deserved pay than ever before. But even a functioning government can’t guarantee that an employer will pay its employees on time. Payroll is a federally (and in many cases, state) regulated process with defined rights and restrictions. However, there’s just enough leeway
