The biggest purchase of your life is your house. Whether you’re preparing to close on a house or looking at a renewal bill for your current home’s insurance, you might have questions about homeowners insurance coverage and its cost. Frequently asked home insurance policy questions…
You’re working hard to pay down debt, build an emergency fund, save for your children’s college years, or fund your retirement. (Maybe all of those!) You’re also determined to improve your health and reduce stress too. But when you pay your gym membership each month,…
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If I had to name just two things that have helped my family more than anything else with our money management and financial plans, it would be tracking our spending transaction data and automation. When we first set out to take charge of our financial…
After lots of dreaming and planning, you’ve settled on a business idea. You’ve chosen a name, identified target customers, started networking with other entrepreneurs and have a color scheme planned for your website and marketing materials. But before you get too excited, there are many…
A new start. A fresh beginning. Time to turn the page. Whatever words you use to describe it, you’re ready to focus on making positive changes in your life. Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Have you shifted to building good habits rather than making…
When you first consider estate planning, you might wonder if now’s the time to act. Chances are good it is. Or it’s at least time to find answers to your questions about everything involved in creating an estate plan. Putting off estate planning because you’re…
Is reducing debt and saving for the future on your to-do list? Then you’ve come to the right place. If you’re ready to start managing your money more effectively, check out our top beginner articles on taking control of your personal finances. You’ll learn about…
You hate to admit it, but even if you don’t say it out loud, “I’m so stressed out” describes how you feel most of the time. Work is stressful. Getting the kids to daycare, school, and all of their activities is stressful. Helping your aging…
Each time you’ve pulled out your credit card this month, it’s bothered you more. This was supposed to be the year for starting a budget, building an emergency fund, and quitting living paycheck to paycheck. But your New Year’s resolution to take control of your…
If you’re already thinking about your summer vacation amid this dreary winter weather, who can blame you? And if you’re thinking of using credit card travel rewards to book your summer trip, now is definitely a good time to start planning your vacation. Plan Your…
An internet search of the term “cosigning a loan” quickly reveals it’s a terrible idea. And there are valid reasons for much of the negativity. Helping a family member or a friend by cosigning a loan is incredibly helpful for them, but significant problems arise…
There’s a myriad of reasons people seek advice and support when it comes to their personal finances. Some people need immediate guidance to deal with a financial crisis. Others are looking for long-term assistance to meet financial goals. If you need advice on a specific…
The growing cost of college for our children can be downright overwhelming. Many parents are still paying off their own student loan debt. So thinking about the best ways to save for their kids’ college often gets delayed. College costs in the US have steeply…
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, $3.8 billion in retail prescription drugs were filled at pharmacies in the United States in 2019. If you’re generally healthy, have good insurance, and only need to fill a prescription a few times a year (or less), you may…
Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Faith! She’s a little younger than our previous interviewees, but she’s already learned quite a bit about money. We first heard a little about Faith when she wrote a ‘post’ on her dad’s blog almost one year ago,…
Whether you already own residential rental properties or you’re still deciding if real estate investing is how you want to build wealth, the idea of purchasing commercial real estate may have crossed your mind. Commercial real estate (also known as CRE) includes any non-residential property…
It’s that time of year again! The time when most of us get our credit cards out and spend more than we usually do. Holiday shopping is so much more than just buying gifts though – think about the amount of money you spend on…
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Brynne Conroy has written a personal finance book like no other. The Feminist Financial Handbook doesn’t tell you how to get rich quick or put you down for your money choices. Her handbook provides valuable information, action steps, and resources to help you make changes…
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There are plenty of reasons why you might find yourself thinking about selling a house or renting it out. You may be moving up from a starter home or downsizing from a larger home. Or perhaps you’re relocating for a job, combining households, inheriting a…
Figuring out how you want to earn a living can be tricky whether you’re just starting professionally or you’re trying to pivot to a new vocation. There are so many potential directions to go in, each with its own set of pros and cons, and…
The holiday season is here, and you’re beginning to think about all of the shopping you need to do! Whether you did some planning and set a budget for the holidays or not, it’s important to think about what you can afford to spend. Clever…
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If you’re thinking about buying mom and dad’s house, there are many things to consider before moving forward. Purchasing a home is a substantial financial decision. And when a big-money decision involves family, it should be carefully considered. 5 Common Reasons for Buying Your Parents’…
Should you use a HELOC (home equity line of credit) as an emergency fund? You may ask yourself that question after realizing how much equity you have in your home. Or after seeing what little interest an emergency fund earns in your savings account. Using…
An unfair truth of life: if you lost the DNA vision lottery and need corrective lenses, not only do you have to deal with the hassle of eye exams, glasses, or contacts, you have to pay for it, too. We at Women Who Money understand…
Are you one to set the mail on the counter when you get home from work? Most of it is junk anyway right? You know you need to take care of the bills and important documents but you keep putting it off, and the pile…
Kids are back in school, leaves are changing colors, and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. Skeletons, ghosts, and spider webs decorate store aisles, and candy sales are popping up everywhere. We’re fast approaching the day that brings out the kid in…