A basic budget provides you with a plan to implement, should a financial emergency strike and you must limit your spending only to your most basic needs.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were laid off from their jobs causing their expenses to become unaffordable. Many people were unable to purchase some necessities and desired products outright, which caused them to turn to the buy now, pay later (BNPL) program.

The idea of having children can be sweet when you think about all the special moments like the cuddles, hugs, and kisses. But the reality of having children is that they are a huge responsibility, especially regarding your finances, as a recent estimate says caring for a child costs $300,000.

If you find yourself routinely having more month than money, then it may be time to embrace a more structured budgeting approach by starting from zero, zero-based budgeting, that is.

To help low-income individuals and families rent affordable housing, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) began giving out housing vouchers. But recently, there has been some controversy regarding whether landlords have the authority to refuse tenants’ rent vouchers

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the cost of living has continued to rise due to the surging inflation rates. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated the most recent inflation rate using the Consumer Price Index, it was determined that it was at its highest level in 40 years.

Missouri currently has approximately 6,527 homeless people, or around 1.13% of its population. As the state government wishes to lower this statistic, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed a new bill earlier this month that will go into effect on January 1, 2023, criminalizing homelessness.

Scholarships are the best option for getting a college degree debt-free. Here’s how you can get a free education by using scholarships.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people took advantage of the low-interest rates and decided to purchase a house. As many others had a similar thought process, the demand for housing began to rise.

The U.S. economy has experienced higher inflation than before, reaching its highest point since 1990. As a result, many Americans are turning to their credit cards to pay for their needed goods and services that have risen in price. Unfortunately, excessive use of credit cards to pay for goods and services can have major financial setbacks.

A recent class-action lawsuit has led to a settlement of approximately $7.5 billion for student loan borrowers who claim the Department of Education, under the Trump administration, had intentionally not followed regulations implemented by the Obama administration, which led to many people having their debt relief claims denied.