How to manage volatile income
Anyone who has ever been a freelancer, worked on commission, or relied on tips knows the boom-and-bust cycle of having an irregular income. How are you supposed to budget when you don’t know which months feature steak dinners and which ones require ramen noodles? ...
How much savings is too much?
Setting up good saving habits is one of the best things you can do for yourself. But whether you’re just getting started on your savings journey or you’ve already got a pile of cash, you might be wondering: just how much, exactly, should I save? What if I...
The Real Costs of Pet Ownership
They say dog is man’s best friend, and they’re not wrong. A dog — or any other pet, really — can bring love, joy and companionship to its owner and improve their quality of life. Simply petting an animal releases oxytocin — the feel-good hormone — and lowers cortisol...
How generosity changes your brain
Tune in to the latest episode of our series Your Brain on Money, a collaboration with Big Think, which explores why giving is beneficial and offers strategies to make giving a habit. In recent decades, a growing body of research has revealed that...
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