Struggling to stay on top of your money is not a unique problem. But neurodivergent people — such as those with autism or ADHD — can face a unique set of challenges when managing their finances, says Andrea Ewalefo, founder of Modern Lady Vibes, a financial coaching business specializing in neurodivergent women of color. One…
Money expert says these 3 money beliefs could be holding you back from earning more Self-made millionaire says these 3 beliefs could be stopping you from boosting your income Self-made millionaire: Ditch these 3 money beliefs to boost your income—’Most people never even get started’ — Many Americans want to be making more money. Nearly…
Bernadette Joy has heard the arguments against renting. It’s throwing money away. You’re getting killed on inflation. Homeownership is a cornerstone of the American Dream. Joy, a financial coach and author of “Crush Your Money Goals,” was a longtime believer in the latter point. “I definitely grew up with the philosophy that homeownership was the…
More than a year after the Powerball jackpot last topped $1 billion, the prize has climbed back to that level ahead of Saturday night’s drawing at 10:59 p.m. ET. After 39 drawings without a winner, the $1 billion prize ranks as the sixth-largest jackpot in the game’s history, according to the consortium that runs the…
When faced with a financial emergency, Americans are increasingly tapping their retirement accounts to come up with the cash. Last year, some 4.8% of plan participants took hardship withdrawals from 401(k) plans, according to Vanguard, up from 3.6% in 2023. As Vanguard researchers note, the prevalence of automatic enrollment means that more workers than ever…
When the cost of a college degree can exceed $500,000, it’s smart to consider schools with reputations for providing students with the education and experience necessary to thrive after graduation. And when it comes to the best return on investment, the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta earns top marks for the third year in…
Living in The Golden State is not cheap. It’s “impossibly unaffordable” to buy a home in four major California metropolitan areas — San Jose, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego — according to a May study by the Chapman University Center for Demographics and Policy. The study compared the median home price to median…
What would it take for you to feel financially comfortable? For most of the people who work with Joy Slabaugh, a certified financial planner, licensed therapist and founder of Wealth Alignment Institute, the answer is the same. “It’s always a little bit more than what they have,” she says. “Regardless of how much money they…
