Paying for College: Smart Ways to Cover Costs
The tuition bill shows up, and suddenly the numbers are real. For many families, it’s the biggest expense they’ve ever faced outside of buying a home. Public universities can run $25,000 to $30,000 a year once you add housing and meals. Private schools can easily top $60,000. Multiply that by four years, and the sticker […]
Saving for College: Which Plan Is Right For You?
College isn’t a single price tag. Tuition at a public state school can run as little as $9,000 a year in some places, while others climb past $20,000. Private universities often double that, with some topping $90,000 annually. And none of that includes housing, meals, or the everyday costs of campus life. It’s a lot […]
Teaching Teens About Money: What Schools Still Aren’t Covering
Most high schoolers will graduate knowing how to analyze a poem or memorize the periodic table – but not how to budget their paycheck, build credit, file taxes, or invest their 401k. That’s not their fault. Financial education is still missing from the core curriculum in most U.S. schools. And while the world keeps getting […]
How to Raise Financially Responsible Kids (Without Shame or Guilt)
Here’s the truth most people don’t say out loud: a lot of us were never taught how to manage money. So when it comes time to teach our kids? We freeze. Not because we don’t care – but because we’re afraid to get it wrong. If that’s you, you’re not alone. Maybe you’re still figuring […]
How to Make Money as a Student (Without Getting Burnt Out)
Being a student is hard enough – between classes, homework, late-night studying, and trying to have a social life, your plate is already full. Add in rising tuition, housing costs, and the price of just existing these days, and it’s no wonder so many high school and college students are asking the same question:How can […]
Smart Spending and Saving Tips for Teens: Make Your Money Work for You
You work hard for your money – whether it’s from a summer job, babysitting gigs, or birthday cash that you’re trying to make last. That’s because while making money is half the battle, the real challenge for most people (yes, even adults!) is figuring out how to spend it wisely, save for what matters, and […]
Tiny Homes, Big Goals: Can Downsizing Help You Level Up Financially?
What you pay for housing is one of the biggest drivers of your financial future. And in a time when rent and mortgage costs are swallowing entire paychecks, some people are taking a radical step: buying tiny homes and shrinking their space to grow their freedom. Tiny homes aren’t just cute or quirky – they’re […]
Modern Communes & Intentional Communities: Can You Build Wealth While Living With Friends?
When you hear the word commune, what comes to mind? Be honest – was it barefoot hippies, shared toothbrushes, or a vaguely cultish drum circle? You’re not alone. For decades, communal living was either punchline or cautionary tale. But a new wave of modern intentional communities is quietly rewriting the script – and this time, […]
House Hacking 101: How to Live Cheap (or Free) While Building Wealth
Let’s talk about one of the most powerful (and underrated) wealth-building strategies out there—especially for anyone feeling squeezed by rising rent or mortgage payments: house hacking. At its core, house hacking is about using your home to generate income—so that your cost of living goes down, your financial breathing room goes up, and your long-term […]
Affordable Escape: How to Take a Vacation When Money’s Tight
Everyone deserves a break, even when money’s tight. Fortunately, a memory-making, relaxing vacation doesn’t have to deplete your savings, involve plane tickets, or include a stamp in your passport. Here’s 9 ways to take a break and vacation on a budget. 1. Be a Tourist in Your Own Town I’ve moved a number of times […]