Personal Finance & Money Guides
Practical money guides — budgeting, saving, investing, and getting out of debt.
All Personal Finance & Money Guides
29 guides
How to choose health insurance for self employed
Need medical coverage? Learn how to choose health insurance for self employed using the ACA marketplace, COBRA, and tax ...
How to get life insurance for the first time
Unsure how to protect your family's future? Learn how to get life insurance for the first time using term vs. whole life...
How to make a will without a lawyer
Want to protect your assets? Learn how to make a will without a lawyer using online templates, state notary laws, and ex...
How to create multiple income streams
Tired of relying on one paycheck? Learn how to create multiple income streams using active gigs, investment portfolios, ...
How to invest in real estate with no money
Want to buy property without capital? Learn how to invest in real estate with no money using seller financing, lease opt...
How to start a college fund for your child
Planning for your child's education? Learn how to start a college fund for your child using 529 plans, custodial account...
How to get out of a financial crisis step by step
Facing job loss or medical debt? Learn how to get out of a financial crisis step by step using cash preservation, essent...
How to live frugally and still enjoy life
Want to save money without feeling deprived? Learn how to live frugally and still enjoy life using value-based budgeting...
How to stop impulse buying for good
Tired of wasting money? Learn how to stop impulse buying for good using cognitive friction, the envelope trick, and valu...
How to find unclaimed money in your name
Could you have forgotten cash waiting for you? Learn how to find unclaimed money in your name using state registries, tr...
How to cancel subscriptions you forgot about
Have hidden monthly fees? Learn how to cancel subscriptions you forgot about using bank statements, subscription manager...
How to build credit from scratch
Have no credit history? Learn how to build credit from scratch using secured cards, credit builder loans, and reporting ...