Vomiting. Loss of appetite. Depression. Shortness of breath. Insomnia. Wanting to keep on driving past work till you reach Mexico. These symptoms describe many Americans’ Sunday afternoon as they stare down a 40-plus-hour workweek. They’re known as the Sunday Scaries. Let’s dig into why the Sunday Scaries are even a…
Losing your job or getting your hours cut at work can feel like a punch to the gut—followed by a million panicky thoughts about what you’ll do now. And especially what you’ll do without your health insurance benefit! It’s okay. Plenty of people go through this and you’ll be just…
We know nobody’s talking about rising health care costs because it’s super affordable right now and nobody’s struggling at all. (That . . . is sarcasm.) But we thought we’d address it anyway—specifically, how to save on health care. You know, just in case you felt like saving money sometime.…
Trying to sort through all of your retirement account options can be a daunting task. You start hearing terms like 401(k) and 403(b) and IRA and all of a sudden you feel like you’re drowning in an alphabet soup of random numbers and letters all mashed together. Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a pro to…
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You’ve scrimped and saved like Uncle Scrooge, and now you’re ready to put that pile of cash toward buying a house. Congrats! But dropping hundreds of thousands of dollars on a home can feel about as high-stakes as putting all your chips on black and spinning the roulette wheel—especially if…
Between the washer, the dryer, the fridge, the dishwasher, the soothing salt lamp and all our plugged-in devices, we use a lot of energy every day. In fact, Americans spend an average of $142.26 on electricity per month, or $1,707.12 per year.1 The good news? You have way more control over your…
Work-from-home jobs have exploded in popularity over the past few years, and Americans’ enthusiasm for remote work is still going strong. It’s easy to see why: The best work-from-home jobs can offer flexible hours, freedom to travel, and nonexistent commutes. And believe it or not, people still get work done.…
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Ever ask yourself, How much should I tip the barista for that Cinnamon Toast Crunchuccino? What about the pizza guy? Or your barber or hair stylist? You’re not alone! Tipping can be pretty awkward (and filled with guilt). We’ve all experienced that fight-or-flight moment when the iPad of doom flips…
Over the past couple of decades, researchers have repeatedly found direct links between loneliness and physical and psychological problems that are literally killing us—like heart disease and mental illnesses.1 Loneliness can cripple us physically, unwind us mentally, and make it difficult to be spiritually whole. Get expert money advice to…
What if you had access to a turbo boost with the power to turn your business into a booming success story? You do! It’s a process every successful company uses to gain momentum—strategic planning. If that sounds like a lot of crunching numbers and analyzing trends, you’re right. But that’s…
If you regularly make a monthly budget (or you’re ready to start), that’s awesome. I mean it! Budgeting is the first step to taking control of your money, and you’re taking that step. But maybe you’re wondering if you’ve got everything you need in your budget. Here’s something that will help:…
Money’s tight for just about everybody right now (thanks, inflation). As you look for ways to cut costs, you’re probably wondering, Is everyone spending this much on food and housing? What are the average monthly expenses? Get expert money advice to reach your money goals faster! Well, here’s what we do know: The average…
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