Get to Work – As Much as You Can Did you know almost half of Canada’s post-secondary students take on student loan debt? And then pay for additional, nice-to-have lifestyle expenses on their credit cards? Tackle your debts by getting a job – this could be a part-time job, working…
There’s a reason financial advisors keep recommending you save money for emergencies. More than one in three Americans needed to tap their emergency savings in the past year, according to Bankrate’s 2025 Annual Emergency Savings Report. But when you’re juggling debt, putting money toward savings can feel overwhelming. Many feel…
Side hustles are one of the best ways to bring in extra cash. Whether you’re saving up money, knocking out debt, or just need more wiggle room in your budget, a side job can help. My husband and I hustled hard when we were paying off debt—and it made a…
Credit card debt doesn’t just live in your wallet but also in your body and mind. It can keep you up at night, make you feel hopeless, and slowly chip away at your well-being. While many people think of debt as just a financial problem, the reality is that debt…
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When it comes to investing, deciding your next move isn’t always simple or straightforward. Should you invest for retirement, pay off debt or save for your kids’ college? With so many financial priorities vying for attention, it’s easy to get stuck. But it doesn’t need to be complicated. Personal finance…
Key takeaways Establish specific financial goals with clear timelines to learn how to save effectively. One of the best tips for saving money is to set up automatic transfers to your savings account. This will allow you to consistently build your savings without extra effort. Cash-back apps help reduce the…
Running a small business can be precarious. A few slow months of sales, damage to a building or excess inventory bill can quickly throw off your cash flow and force you to close. This is why having cash reserves is essential to keeping your company afloat. Cash reserves act as…
ATM fees are among the most commonly charged banking fees — and they’ve hit a record high. The average total ATM fees are $4.77, according to Bankrate’s 2024 checking account and ATM fee study. Fortunately, many banks and credit unions are making it possible for customers to take out cash…
If you’re not an expert in money matters, choosing a financial advisor to manage your money life can be a tough decision. It’s almost impossible to know every financial arena well because they can be so specialized. Estate planning is completely different from picking the right investments, for example. Managing…
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images We often forget that cars are inherently dangerous due to their size, weight and rate of speed. This is why almost every state in the U.S. (New Hampshire is the exception) requires drivers to have car insurance. As a form of financial responsibility, car insurance helps financially…
Key takeaways Social media is a popular, often free marketing tool among small business owners Small businesses can use social media to build brand awareness with minimal upfront costs You can leverage social media for business by engaging with customers and overcoming pain points Customers expect you to interact with…
With Bitcoin’s recent meteoric rise in price, many investors are wondering how they can get in on the action. But with the price of one Bitcoin exceeding $100,000, how exactly can you invest in the world’s most valuable crypto coin? 3 ways to invest in Bitcoin without spending $100,000 One…
Credit Sesame explores the financial ripple effect of everyday choices, revealing how decisions in education, career, and living can shape your financial health and creditworthiness. The choices you make every day—where to live, which career to pursue, and how to further your education—can create ripples that shape your future in…
Many Americans have long struggled to build savings. However, high inflation and interest rates since the COVID-19 pandemic have made it even more difficult for people to save for emergencies. Only around 2 in 5 (41 percent) Americans would use their savings to pay for a major unexpected expense, such…
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