Is Lasik surgery a good investment? I have (well, I had) terrible vision. When I'm not wearing my contacts or glasses, I can't tell how many fingers you're holding up from 3 feet away. Now I can see perfectly. The outcome has been miraculous. But is it a worthwhile financial investment?
Read MoreOn the rare occasion that I learn a friend doesn’t drink coffee I usually assume there’s something terribly wrong with them...or that they must have been picked on by baristas in their childhood. But maybe they're doing it right after all! How much more could they save in retirement by avoiding a coffee habit? It might be more than you think.
Read MoreWithin the personal finance/financial independence community, we all love free things. What better way to advance our financial goals than to get something for nothing! But have you ever thought about the power of marketers using "free" to get people to buy more than they otherwise would have? I guarantee it has happened to you.
Read MoreJust about everyone wants to make a commitment to improving their health. Year after year eating better and exercising more are two of the nation's top New Year’s resolutions. But of course, millions of Americans sign up for a gym membership that they ultimately never use.
Read MoreBehavioral economics is the study of economic decision-making with a twist of real-life human behavior and tendencies. In the first part of a new series on the topic, learn how expectations can influence our own opinions and preferences.
Read MoreSince I have lived in both low-cost and high-cost of living areas in the past few years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the pros and cons of both options. What does the math tell us?
Read MoreLearn how J (from Millennial Boss) paid off almost $100k in debt and turned her financial life around 180 degrees. J is a prolific side-hustler, with alternative income streams from blogging, podcasting, Etsy selling, and more.
Read MoreBeing honest with yourself can be challenging. I can't tell you how many times I've told myself I'll stop eating cookies (ugh so many). Read on for 7 lies you are telling yourself.
Read MoreCreating a budget is a tried-and-true method of making sure you are living within your means and still have some cash left over for savings. Now look—I'm not saying you need to stop eating out and start eating the same thing every single day—or stop going out to bars and start making your own homebrew (although that could be a fun hobby). But I am saying that you should have a good idea of how much you spend on everything in your life—and structure it so that you are in control of your budget, instead of the other way around.
Read MoreLearn how to save and budget, create alternative income streams, gain more independence and flexibility, and improve your lifestyle. Use calculators and tools to take control of your financial life.
