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You pick up candy, a costume, and a few decorations. The total at checkout is already higher than you planned. Halloween spending debt is a real problem this year, even though the average celebrator plans to spend less overall. A new survey finds nearly one in four celebrators expect to borrow for it. Here is what is driving that gap, and how to keep this holiday off your next statement. Overall Spending Is Dropping, but […]
The Social Security Administration announced the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on October 14. It’s 3.6%, the largest raise in four years. Maybe you are carrying credit card debt, a car payment, or a mortgage into retirement. That extra money sounds like relief. For most people, it will not stretch nearly as far as the headline percentage suggests. What the 3.6% Social Security Raise Actually Adds Up To The 2027 COLA raises the average monthly Social Security […]
A 7% interest rate looks like a wall to a lot of buyers, but Erika Brown sees a market where deals are landing $45,000 and even $150,000 under asking. In this episode, I sit down with Erika, a real estate investor and serial entrepreneur whose portfolio generates over six figures a year, for an update five years after her first appearance. Erika left banking, got her real estate license, and built a team. She went […]
Kids fighting, public meltdowns, disrespectful behavior, “I hate yous” — all behavior even the best moms see. So, today, I’m sharing how I navigate five really hard parenting moments with 3 boys under 5 years old. If you’re a mom, you’re in the right place. This is a space designed to help you overcome challenges and live your best life. I’d love for you to join me inside the Mom On Purpose Membership where we take this […]
The typical person who asked CuraDebt for debt help in 2026 owed $25,000, and nearly 1 in 5 owed $50,000 or more. Data from 12,829 people. The post Debt Relief Data Study 2026: How Much Debt People Have When They Ask for Help appeared first on CuraDebt.
Your credit limit is not a spending target. It is the maximum revolving credit your card issuer has made available on an account. Used carefully, a higher limit can create more room between your balance and your limit, which may support a healthier credit profile. Used carelessly, it can simply make it easier to accumulate debt. For a closer look at the relationship between available credit and boosting your credit score, Credit One Bank offers […]
🎙️ Episode #509 – Could your rental business survive if you disappeared for 30 days? Wesley Portegies and I break down five systems landlords need… The post Could Your Rentals Survive 30 Days Without You? appeared first on Coach Carson.
After seven years debt-free (including our house!), we are back in debt. And this has been the hardest transition of my life. My family went back into debt this summer when we took out a mortgage for our new-to-us home, which also needed a complete renovation (the home had been abandoned for over a decade, and carpenter ants had eaten most of it, but thankfully not enough to classify it as condemned). And then, while […]
Tackle debt now – don’t ignore it Today (6 October 2026) Citizens Advice (CA) revealed that people seeking debt help in England and Wales owe more than £10,000 on average. CA said that more than 48,000 people a month are seeking help, a 37% increase compared with 2022. Worryingly, 51% of those wanting support are in a negative budget, meaning that their essential outgoings are higher than their incomings. The charity says the increasing debt […]
Millions of Americans like Mayo are torn by the daily demands of raising children while supporting an aging or disabled family member, both financially and with physical care.
(Updated: SoFi has a new $300 transfer bonus on the crypto account. Per the terms, you should be able to get the $50 new account bonus and then the $300 deposit bonus. I have updated the other offers as well.) SoFi (“Social Finance”) is an all-in-one finance app that expanded from students loans into banking, stocks, crypto, credit cards, and more. They often run a bunch of different promotional offers; New users can receive a […]
What’s the real reason parents spend so much time worrying about their child’s education? The answer may not be what you think. Stop Paying The Status Tax! It turns out that four things actually matter regarding your children’s future success. None arrive attached with an Ivy League label. The answers to these questions should matter to everyone concerned about their children’s future. Do you give …The post Great Parents Make Great Kids appeared first on A Teachable Moment.
9 Things I Did to Pay Down Debt If you have been following along, I started with almost $60,000 worth of debt, month 1 I cleared over $10,000 and month 2 I failed a little, now we are at month 3. $9,032.54 is so close to $10,000. I wish I had paid closer attention to […] The post How I Paid Off $9,032.54 Debt This Month appeared first on The Thrifty Issue.