Whether you're struggling to budget or are needing to start budgeting and are looking for a new approach, zero-based budgeting could be a different approach that will have you looking more honestly at your finances.

Whether you're thinking about retirement, or are just planning a family vacation, 2025 could be the year that you make significant gains in the savings department. Let's explore easy ways to put more money aside for your goals, so that you can start saving and living better this year.

We all hope to retire someday—for some of us, that will be at 65. For others, it might be a little later. Nevertheless, retirement is one of the most important financial goals we have. If you aim to retire sooner rather than later, you'll want to establish payday routines to help you save or invest your hard-earned cash for the long term.

In 2024, consumer spending was approximately 70% of the U.S. economy, with Americans dividing their spending between non-essential goods and the essentials they need to live their everyday lives. But some things Americans spend their money on may surprise you.

Buying something second-hand doesn't have to mean sacrificing that "brand-new" feeling or giving up quality; it simply means you've got a good nose for a great bargain. Let's explore some of the best things you can buy second-hand in 2025.

Discover 10 clever ways to save money with your old phone! From repurposing it as a security camera to turning it into a dedicated music player, this article unveils creative ways to make the most out of your old device. Don't let your retired phone gather dust—unlock its hidden potential and start saving today!

Humans are creatures of habit. We do something until it becomes a habit and part of our lives. Some habits are good for you—exercising and the like. But others can prove destructive. But what hat are some of our most expensive habits, and how do we break them?

We all worry about our finances. Whether we're just starting out or are drowning in debt and trying to find the surface, it's one of the key stresses in life. If you haven't read these finance books, you're missing out!

Did you know that in 2023, regulators across the United States authorized 58% of the net rate increases requested by the S&P Index that sets utility pricing based on the markets? Power bills are going up everywhere—so here are some genius ways to save on your utility bills in 2025.

We've all been feeling the pinch of inflation in 2024—everything has increased, from gasoline to clothing, food, and much more. Looking ahead into 2025, many of you may want to decrease your living expenses without necessarily having to take drastic financial measures or make massive lifestyle changes. Here are 40 ways to lower your living expenses next year.

Warren Buffett is known as the "Oracle of Omaha" by many on and off Wall Street, due to his poignant and often correct advice about when and how to invest your money properly to get the greatest returns. But what about the things you shouldn't do with your money? Let's explore what the man himself advises against doing with your money.

We all love our hobbies: no matter what they are. But sometimes hobbies can become exorbitantly expensive, whether that's due to inflation or a change of financial status, it can be difficult to give up something you love. But, you can replace them with these hobbies that won't break the bank.