Personal Finance

A wise person once said, “Most stress is caused by three things: family, money, and family with no money.” Family means the world to a lot of us, but when they start asking for money, that’s when things start to get complicated. A recent study found that over a third of respondents said that money was the primary cause of friction in their relationships, and stress in any relationship can be detrimental. Whether your spouse is bad with money, a family member was hit hard by unexpected financial setbacks, or a friend keeps asking you for money to get by (or possibly fund an addiction), there are a few things you should consider when a loved one seeks financial help from … Read more

By some estimates, financial scams targeting seniors cost victims over $2.9 billion per year. In some instances, family members, friends or neighbors are the perpetrators of these scams – also referred to as elder financial abuse – while in other instances, it’s an anonymous cybercriminal casting a wide net to see how many seniors unwittingly take the bait and send money. Perhaps you’ve seen an elderly family member or neighbor fall victim to a financial scam before or you’re growing increasingly concerned about an older loved one’s ability to continue managing their finances. Of course, not all financial scams are alike; here are some common signs to watch out for: These are just some of the many different ways people … Read more

The following is a guest post by John Cortines, author of True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart. If you’d like to submit a guest post about financial peace or some other topic for Money Q&A, be sure to check out our guest posting guidelines. We all want financial peace.  It’s easy to think that financial peace comes from achieving our long-term goals, and then kicking back and fading into a pleasant sunset, sipping a margarita.  Unfortunately, despite how popular this method of financial planning and thinking may be, it simply doesn’t represent how the human brain works and is thus a recipe for disappointment. When someone asked John Rockefeller how much money was enough, he … Read more

If you’re one of the many Americans who eschew the traditional side hustle in favor of going a more entrepreneurial route, you’re in the right place. Maybe you hope to build your business into a full-time income you can earn from home, or maybe you simply hope to supplement your current salary. Whatever the objective, making the most out of your side hustle simply makes sense — why waste time on projects not turning a profit? Being an entrepreneur does take a degree of trial and error. However, a host of information exists online to help you on your journey. Here are ten tips for making more moolah and improve your side hustle from the side business you’ve started. Top … Read more

Working online is now the norm for quite a significant population of the workforce. Because of the convenience that it offers, more and more individuals are drawn to make money online. Especially for mothers who have young children to take care of, or even those who want to have greater freedom in their work schedule, working online is a very inviting opportunity. If you are one of those who want the same for your work life, here are simple tips to guide you in your pursuit of learning how to make money online. 1. Apply on “Get Paid To” sites. Because of the numerous tasks, you can do online, there are also websites that, in general, are “Get Paid To” … Read more