Fund Your Life Archives - Page 9 of 22

A person putting small coins in a jar, but as time goes by, the jars fill, creating a thriving money plant. The image represents how little things add up over time, and small ways to save money can grow into a nest egg.

Little Things Add Up: 29 Small Ways to Save with Big Results

Save big money with small changes. While it’s true that you won’t get wealthy saving pennies, a tiny amount today can compound into a massive … Read more

A woman enjoying the sunrise in the country. She's living a simple life to represent lean fire.

Lean FIRE Lets You Achieve Financial Freedom on a Budget. Is it Right for You?

You want financial independence, and you want it now! If you’re willing to embrace minimalism, frugality, self-sufficiency, and cheap living in your quest to exit … Read more

A rear view of a family standing outside their home to represent why you need a home warranty.

Insurance Doesn’t Cover Everything – Do You Need a Home Warranty Too?

Buying a house is one of the most stressful events of our lives. It’s the most expensive item we will ever buy, and so much … Read more

Man sadly sitting in the outline of a tiny house, trying to make himself small enough to fit.

Homeownership Out of Reach for Younger Generations

News outlets abound with tales of generations in distress. Millennials are moving back in with parents at record rates; Gen Z will never be able … Read more

A happy couple putting money into a piggy bank together, to represent how to split costs in a relationship.

How to Split Costs in a Relationship to Keep it Fair for Everyone

You’re glowing with bliss. Your partner just asked you to move in with them! As the relationship moves forward and you discuss the joys of … Read more

A woman thinking while holding a stack of money in her hand to represent how much is six figures and a six figure salary.

How Much is Six Figures? Not Enough. Why the 6-Figure Salary No Longer Pays

As young adults, we all dreamed of making six figures. That six-figure salary stood trophy-like on the horizon, symbolizing achieving the American Dream and “making … Read more

Man wearing glasses. You can see the reflection of the computer screen on his face and in his glasses and he look serious like he's a hacker.

Prevent Identity Theft: 12 Ways To Protect Your Identity

Identity theft is a real problem. The best way to deal with identity theft is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Take … Read more

A woman looks shocked at scared while staring at her computer screen with her hands on her cheeks.

Avert the Worst Recession Woes: What To Do When The Stock Market Crashes

Markets can’t go up forever. There’s a constant ebb and flow to economies; sometimes they’re up, and sometimes down. On occasion, they crash, causing massive … Read more

Graphic of a woman holding a piggy bank in one hand and an investment bank in the other, trying to decide what to do with her money.

Should You Save or Invest Your Money? It’s Not as Simple as You Think

Every expert has a different opinion on whether you should save or invest your money. Some scream that you must have at least $1000 saved … Read more

A woman nervously looks at her bills while holding cash, to represent someone who is house poor and can barely keep up with bills.

Feeling House Poor? There’s Hope! What it Means and How to Escape!

Owning a home is a dream come true for millions of Americans. However, many new homeowners quickly discover that their new house stretches their budgets … Read more