3 steps a millionaire took to go from earning $50,000 a year to financial freedom by age 30
Nicole Victoria used to manage money poorly, but getting educated helped her start investing, cutting costs, and saving to reach millionaire status.
Katherine McLaughlin
A millennial lawyer who quit her 6-figure job without another lined up took 4 steps first to make sure she could afford it
When her company refused to accommodate a family emergency, lawyer Erika Kullberg knew she had to walk away.
Financial planners explain how to avoid becoming a HENRY: 'high earner, not rich yet'
The more money you make, the more tempting it is to spend. But financial planners say this "lifestyle creep" will hold you back from building wealth.
After years of pinching every penny, I made 2 changes to make building wealth easier over time
She was extremely frugal for years, to the point that she denied herself any fun. That led to extreme overspending — so she had to make a change.
3 steps to earn passive income from real estate, according to a 29-year-old who did it
Being a landlord can easily become a full time job, but there are ways to make your investment truly passive so you can focus on what matters to you.
3 obvious money lessons from 'Broke Millennial' I wish I'd learned sooner
Reading Erin Lowry's "Broke Millennial" showed her new ways to save and pay down debt that should be obvious, but weren't things she'd ever heard.
Pay Yourself First: Definition and How it Works
Explore the pay yourself first strategy, how it works, and how it can orient your budgeting to prioritize saving money and building an emergency fund.
What is the 50/30/20 Rule: A Tool for Effective Budgeting
Learn how the 50/30/20 rule can transform your approach to budgeting. Manage your finances by dividing your income into necessities, wants, and savings.
Form 10-K for Beginners: Understanding Corporate Filings
Learn about the Form 10-K with our beginner's guide. Explore what it reveals about a company's financial health, operations, and future prospects.
Understanding a Cash Flow Statement
Explore the fundamentals of cash flow statements in 2024, including their structure, significance, and the insights they provide into a company's financial health.
Form 10-K for Beginners: Understanding Corporate Filings
Learn about the Form 10-K with our beginner's guide. Explore what it reveals about a company's financial health, operations, and future prospects.
What is the 50/30/20 Rule: A Tool for Effective Budgeting
Learn how the 50/30/20 rule can transform your approach to budgeting. Manage your finances by dividing your income into necessities, wants, and savings.
3 steps to earn passive income from real estate, according to a 29-year-old who did it
Being a landlord can easily become a full time job, but there are ways to make your investment truly passive so you can focus on what matters to you.
3 obvious money lessons from 'Broke Millennial' I wish I'd learned sooner
Reading Erin Lowry's "Broke Millennial" showed her new ways to save and pay down debt that should be obvious, but weren't things she'd ever heard.
Give the gift of stocks — here are 4 ways to gift stock to friends, family, and charities
Gifting stocks is one way to pass along wealth while deferring taxes, especially when the value is less than $18,000. Start investing today.
Pay-yourself-first budgeting: Definition and how it works
The pay-yourself-first method of budgeting prioritizes savings goals over monthly expenses and discretionary spending. Start saving today.
The idea of investing my money has always terrified me, but I took 3 steps that helped ease my mind
If you haven't done it before, investing your money can feel terrifying and risky. However, there are ways to ease your anxieties before diving in.
5 financial planners share exactly how to invest your first $100
We asked financial planners what they'd tell a client who wanted to invest their first $100, and they recommended options like Roth IRAs and target-date funds.
A 38-year-old millionaire who plans to retire in 5 years says 4 simple strategies have helped her get this far
Mia Pham started investing after a professor introduced her to the Roth IRA. Since then, she's kept her expenses low while working towards FIRE.
After years of pinching every penny, I made 2 changes to make building wealth easier over time
She was extremely frugal for years, to the point that she denied herself any fun. That led to extreme overspending — so she had to make a change.