An April 2020 survey released by the National Endowment for Financial Education found that 88% of Americans were reportedly stressed about finances as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Of those respondents, 54% said they were stressed about not saving enough money (for emergency savings and/or retirement), 29% were concerned about fluctuating income, and 48% were stressed about paying regular bills like mortgage/rent, utilities and healthcare. Considering the fact that Covid-19 has impacted almost everyone on Earth in some capacity, it’s understandable if you’re also feeling stressed about money matters lately. Even with the vaccination rollouts, it’ll be months – if not years – before we return to any semblance of “normal” life. Since uncertainty about the future can create … Read more

The following is a guest post by Jessica Larson, SolopreneurJournal.com Gaining a reputation and establishing credit are really two sides of the same proverbial coin, and it’s hard to find anyone with a more solid reputation than Din Djarin, the title character in the hit Star Wars series “The Mandalorian.” So it only makes sense that, when it comes to building and maintaining credit, there’s plenty to learn from old Mando and his cohorts. After all, principles like honor and dependability are the same whether you’re living life on modern planet Earth or fighting the good fight long ago in a galaxy far far away. With that in mind, here’s some wisdom you can gain from the Disney+ series and … Read more

With 2020 highlighting the importance of prioritizing health and strengthening financial awareness, there is no better time to be proactive to reduce healthcare costs. Whether your 2021 resolutions are to shrink your budget or live a healthier life, being conscious of your general health has never been so important. While the high costs of healthcare should be enough to promote the importance of good health, there are many instances in which we cannot anticipate our healthcare needs. However, because the goal should be to reduce your spending without compromising good health, we have rounded up the most ingenious ways of cutting your total healthcare spending in 2021. Here’s how you can protect your health and spend less this year. Get … Read more