Many companies understand Americans are losing work due to the coronavirus and are struggling to pay their bills. If you’ve been financially affected by the coronavirus, you can ask companies about their policies regarding late or missed payments. Some companies are making exceptions for people who have been impacted by […]
To get the most value from my high-yield savings account, I set up automatic deposits twice per month. Automatic deposits keep my balance growing effortlessly, encourage me to save more, make saving painless, and sweep money into an account where it can grow with more interest. Automatic deposits took about […]
Having a rainy-day fund is important – it’s your insurance plan for when life throws you a curveball. Experts say you should have at least six months’ worth of expenses in your rainy-day fund if you’re single, and half that if you live in a dual-income household. Financial planner Tim […]
Saving money sounds easy, but can often be a difficult chore, with just under 50% of American families unable to afford an unexpected expense of $US400 or more. The Albert savings app can be an easier, more satisfying way to set savings aside for the future. I saved over $US1,500 […]
Kate Powers (not her real name) works at a manufacturing company in Connecticut and blogs as “Salty Old Lady.” Throughout 2018, she brought her lunch to work four days a week to limit the stress of deciding last minute. She ended up saving $US1,500 this year, but she still buys […]
It’s important to be aware of how, and when, to spend and save your money. Knowing what is worth spending money on can be hard. You don’t, however, need to be spending as much as you might think. If you use a budget to manage your money, you already know […]
The grocery store can really eat up a budget – the monthly median spending on food for American families is roughly $US520. But anyone can cut up to 50% off their grocery bill, according to Coupons.com’s Jeanette Pavini. The key to grocery shopping the right way lies in joining your […]
