About Jim Greene

Millennials have entered adulthood during a period marked by rising education costs, unpredictable housing markets, and broader economic uncertainty. With so many financial pressures shaping daily life, long-standing assumptions about money often feel out of step with current realities. As a result, many young adults are reassessing familiar guidance and questioning ideas once treated as […]

Managing high-interest credit card debt can feel overwhelming, especially when balances are spread across multiple accounts. A balance transfer may offer meaningful relief by shifting debt to a lower-interest card, potentially reducing how much you pay overall. Yet not every offer delivers real savings. Fees, introductory terms, and repayment timelines all play a major role […]

Lending money to someone you care about can feel like a natural way to offer support, especially when they’re facing financial stress or limited options. But personal loans between family and friends can easily blur boundaries and create tension if expectations aren’t clear. By approaching the situation thoughtfully, evaluating your own comfort level, and setting […]

Food falls under “mandatory spending” in personal finance—we all have to eat. From a money management standpoint, buying groceries is far more cost-effective than eating out, yet grocery stores are full of subtle tactics designed to make shoppers spend more. With a bit of knowledge and strategic planning, it’s entirely possible to reduce your household […]

A lot of disposable products get a well-deserved bad rap for generating a great deal of garbage. But did you ever consider the harm they’re doing to your pocketbook? There’s an old adage in the consumer world: every time you throw something away, you throw money away with it. The fact is, you can replace […]

You know the story. Wages are stagnating, inflation is eroding the dollar’s buying power, and the cost of living keeps going up. These factors represent some of the leading reasons people seek “side hustles” to supplement incomes. Monetizing your downtime is one of the best ways to get ahead, especially if you’re looking to pay […]