Personal Finance Articles

Is It Worth Getting a Lawyer When Separating From an Uncooperative Common-Law Spouse?Disclaimer: This is a rather specific topic that applies to my life now. I want to preface this article by saying that this is MY OPINION based on my experience. Every separation is...

Navigating Single Motherhood: My Ongoing Journey to Financial Independence and Personal GrowthHi, I’m Kathy. I thought by this age that I would be living the life of my dreams. Instead, I feel more behind than ever. I am a 41-year-old single mom who lives with my...

How I Paid Off $3823.16 In Credit Card Debt In 4 MonthsDebt. One of the worst 4-letter words I know. Unfortunately, debt is a very real part of life. I have been living with credit card debt since I got my first credit card over 20 years ago. My Journey With Credit...

Personal Finance 101: The Emergency FundWhile not the most exciting topic in the world, saving for an emergency fund is important. Personally, I have just recently dipped into my own emergency fund to help make ends meet for the month of April. It's safe to say that...