Personal Finance Advice

I hear from people who are struggling with money that one of the things that bothers them the most is their inability to financially help their favorite nonprofits and charities. The view that the only way to help these organizations is through a monetary donation is one that is far too prevalent. I hope this [...]

Everyone has bad days and as you’ve probably experienced, sometimes the best thing to happen on a bad day is receiving an unexpected compliment or friendly gesture. Those small things can make your day, so why not make an effort to make someone else’s day? It doesn’t matter whether it’s a stranger, friend, or colleague. [...]

My parents were pioneers in the green movement. They weren’t necessarily trying to save the environment, but they grew up during the Great Depression when every penny counted. It turns out their thrifty habits are gentle on the environment too. Many of these habits work today to both save money and help my family reduce [...]