Emergency Fund 101: How Much to Save and Where to Keep It
Your car breaks down. Repair: $1,200. You don't have $1,200. You put it on credit card at 22% APR, now paying $1,464 tot...
Emily Carter • 07 Jan 2026
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How to Invest Your First $1,000: Stocks, ETFs, and Index Funds for Beginners
You saved $1,000 for the first time. It sits in your checking account earning 0.01% interest ($0.10/year). Your friend i...
Emily Carter • 05 Jan 2026
Credit Cards 101: Building Credit Without Falling Into Debt
You're terrified of credit cards. You've heard horror stories—friends drowning in $10,000 debt, 24% interest rates eatin...
Emily Carter • 04 Jan 2026
Emergency Fund 101: How Much You Really Need and How to Build It
You live paycheck to paycheck. Your car breaks down—$800 repair. Credit card. Your laptop dies—$1,200 replacement. Credi...
Michael Reynolds • 03 Jan 2026
How to Create Your First Budget in 5 Simple Steps
Creating your first budget might seem overwhelming, but it's one of the most powerful financial tools you'll ever use. W...
Emily Carter • 27 Dec 2025
Emergency Fund 101: Why You Need One and How to Build It
Life is unpredictable. Your car breaks down on the way to an important meeting. A sudden medical emergency requires imme...
Michael Reynolds • 27 Dec 2025
The 50/30/20 Rule: A Simple Framework for Managing Your Money
Managing money doesn't have to be complicated. While detailed budgets tracking every penny work for some people, many fi...
Emily Carter • 27 Dec 2025
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