So you think you may have a compulsive spending problem? Or maybe you’re researching overspending because you’re genuinely worried about a loved one’s spending habits. Whatever your reason, I hope you will read it thoroughly and take it very seriously. Shopping addictions and compulsive spending are a real problem here in the U.S. Here are some…
Most of us aren’t lucky enough to earn hundreds of thousands of dollars every year. Some of us are able to, yet are still broke because we don’t know how to handle money properly. Regardless, a successful career doesn’t guarantee success. After all, it depends on the definition of “success.” Money-wise, this is a massive…
The following is a guest blog post from Good Nelly, financial writer. What to do when your partner has debt… Obviously, it is not a pleasant situation. But, at the same time, it is not wise to leave your partner just because he has debt problems. So, first of all, stop worrying and then check…
Many would argue that six figures just isn’t enough anymore. If you’re a High Earner Not Rich Yet, or HENRY (for short), you might be wondering why? Maybe you’re living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to make ends meet or perhaps you’ve just overextended yourself. It’s never too late to start making financial changes help you…
Humbug and his trading partner Fagin are engaged in a blood, sweat, toil and tears (well maybe not tears, but certainly tantrums) public, real life, real money competition called The Great British Trade Off. They share their stories on their financial independence blog. Humbug is the long term investor, Fagin the short term trader, the…
Are you still happy in your chosen career? Many people “fall into” a career when they leave school and never divert from a particular pathway. If your career is leaving you feeling unfulfilled, stressed or it’s not financially rewarding enough, you should consider retraining in order to change pathways. In the past training was for…