Budgeting

Inflation is close to a 40-year high, so consumers are seeing higher prices across the board. For instance, everyday household purchases like groceries and gasoline are more expensive. And discretionary spending such as hotel rooms and airfare is also costing consumers more. There is hope that inflation may be slowing. The Consumer Price Index increased […]

Proper research (and a bit of patience) is a vital part of getting a good deal on a new car. Paying with cash or getting pre-approved for a third-party loan can make thing easier for during negotiations. Don’t pay for extra features that you’ll never use. A gently used car will probably still provide more […]

Americans sure do love their our pets. From dogs and cats to small pets, we choose to share our lives with animals of all shapes and sizes. And the number of households with pets is only growing. Between March 2020 and May 2021, about 23 million households brought new pets into their homes. The data […]

If you read the first article in our “Retire at 55” learning path, then you’ve already taken a key step toward early retirement planning: calculating how much money you’ll need to retire at 55. If that number looks daunting, don’t worry. Follow our 11 budgeting tips and you’ll be in a better position to save […]