Personal Finance Blogs
Featuring the Best Personal Finance Blog Articles
Today's Increasing Income Articles
View articles only on the topic you search below.
Image Source: Unsplash.com Illinois continues to see rising demand for food assistance, yet more applicants now hit an unexpected wall during the approval process. State data shows that roughly one in six SNAP applications fails due to income eligibility issues, a number that has quietly crept upward over the past few years. That statistic tells a deeper story than simple disqualification—it reflects a system struggling to keep pace with economic reality. Many households fall into […]
Image Source: Pexels In recent months, a subtle but significant shift has been taking place across the U.S. banking landscape. Customers in certain states are noticing tighter restrictions when trying to access their own money, especially in cash. While banks rarely make headlines about these changes, the growing trend of reduced cash withdrawal limits is raising eyebrows and questions. For everyday consumers, this shift can feel confusing, frustrating, and even concerning. Understanding why this is […]
It may seem old school to whip cash out of your wallet to pay for your purchases. But there are times when good-old greenbacks can actually be a better way to pay than tapping your credit card. While credit can be a quick and convenient way to pay, using cash for many of your routine transactions can be more secure. Paying in cash can also help you save money, stick to your monthly spending budget, as […]
It’s safe to assume that there’s a cardiologist in every major American city who drives a BMW, owns a 4,000-square-foot … Read more
If there’s one asset we all definitely hold, it’s cash. So it’s odd that there isn’t a long-run cash index available – one that we can use to compare other investments against. Academics approximate returns to cash by resorting to treasury bill or money market rates. But what might a savvy UK investor have achieved with money in the bank? Monevator is devoted to DIY investing after all, and so an everyday cash savings index would […]
If you’re a creative, chances are you’ve been told this line at least once: “You’re so talented… You should totally sell this!” But here’s the thing: turning your creativity into cash doesn’t have to mean starving artist vibes, selling out, or waiting for your big break. You can get paid now, on your terms, with your talent, using side hustles that fit your lifestyle and your artistic brain. Here are 5 undeniable side hustles for […]
A durable retirement income plan is not just about generating income. It is about making a series of interconnected decisions that must hold up over decades. It needs to provide reliable cash flow, manage risks such as market volatility and longevity risk, preserve flexibility as circumstances change, and support long-term goals like leaving a legacy. In practice, the difference between a plan that looks good on paper and one that actually holds up often comes down to […]
Image Source: Shutterstock If you’ve ever looked at your dual income and wondered, “Are we actually closer to early retirement than we think?”—you’re not alone. More DINK (dual income, no kids) couples are discovering that dividend stocks can quietly transform steady paychecks into long-term passive income. Instead of relying solely on savings or risky growth plays, they’re building income streams that pay them month after month—even before retirement officially begins. With rising living costs and […]
Welcome to my favourite post to write – the monthly dividend income update! Why do I enjoy writing these monthly income updates so much? Because they demonstrate that it is possible to build up a … Read more
Everyone wants to make extra money, especially when bills start piling up or income feels limited. In some cases, people get desperate and begin looking for shortcuts, including illegal ways to make money. The problem is that these “quick money” methods almost always come with serious consequences like fines, lawsuits, or even jail time….
Income FlexiTravel Plus is an hourly travel insurance plan covering 19 Asian countries at just $3 per day. Here’s what it covers, how it compares to Income’s other plans, the trade-offs, and my experience using it for short getaways. The post Income FlexiTravel Plus: Affordable Hourly Travel Insurance For Asia Trips appeared first on Turtle Investor.
Every month, I write an article that shows my passive income and my growth toward my life goals. The end of March and the beginning of April have flown by me. It seems like every day I get some new task that eats up a day of my life. For example, my son lost a lens of his glasses while we were traveling. His backup pair got cleaned up somehow, so tracking down a company […]
The month of March 2026 is another month of dividend income landing in my accounts. Due to becoming debt free, I changed my pay myself model. Starting the beginning of August 2021, I am paying myself 30%, just like before. This will now consist of 24% to […]