Are you overextended financially? Many people are. Yet, they are blissfully unaware of how precarious their situation really is. Financial overextension is very easy to get into, but can be very hard to extract yourself from. Months or years of overextension damages your financial security. This leaves you vulnerable to financial devastation at any turn […]
How To Overcome the Fear of Spending
Every adult faces financial stress, especially when making large purchases. However, if the idea of spending money induces extreme anxiety, you might be one of many people who suffer from the fear of spending. While others may see you as a penny pincher or call you stingy, it could also indicate a real disorder that […]
Can I Live off Interest on a Million Dollars in 2021?
Is it possible to live a comfortable life from the interest in our bank account? For most of us, the answer is probably not. But, what if we had a million dollars in the bank? Would that generate enough interest to be considered a passive income? Maybe. The ability to live off a million dollars, […]
When You Should Negotiate for More Time Off
When it comes to workers’ benefits, Americans get less time off than most skilled laborers. Although many developed countries offer 4 weeks of paid vacation, most Americans only get 10 days of PTO. With some jobs, even that is not always guaranteed. This has led to a fear culture in which people don’t want to […]