Personal Finance

Daily life adds up to be really expensive really quickly. From housing costs to food to transportation, before you know it a good chunk of your paycheck is gone after putting it towards everyday expenses. While location makes a huge difference in the cost of living, studies have found that in 20 major cities, the income to live comfortably has increased by at least 23% in the last few years. Even though the cost of living continues to increase in most cities, there are proven ways to cut costs to keep more money in your pocket. Here are 4 effective ways to save money on everyday expenses. 1. Use Public or Shared Transportation Driving is quite expensive. Instead of spending … Read more

The following is a guest post by June Duncan, who is the co-creator of Rise Up for Caregivers, which offers support for family members and friends who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their loved ones, and the author of the upcoming book, The Complete Guide to Caregiving: A Daily Companion for New Senior Caregivers. If you’d like to contribute a guest post to Money Q&A, check out our guest posting guidelines. Long-term care is something we will all need, but few of us are really willing to think about. Considering what could go wrong with your health and what you intend to do about it seems like an exercise in negativity, but it is an essential part of … Read more

Are you tired of your bank taking advantage of you? Do you know how to choose a bank you can actually be proud of for a change? You should use a bank that treats you like a valued customer. Here’s what you need to know to find a bank worthy of your business. Are you falling out of love with your current bank, or were you never particularly fond of your current bank in the first place? Whether you’re sick of hidden fees, bad customer service, or you simply think there are better opportunities elsewhere, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to switch to another bank. Instead of letting emotions get in the way of choosing the best bank for your … Read more