A cluttered space brings a cluttered mind. All those papers in your desk, backpack, car or workplace take a psychological toll. Just trying to focus with all that distraction is like trying to do a pushup while someone is sitting on your back. Fortunately, paper clutter doesn’t have to be a burden. Most people carry […]
Look around your home, your room and your life. How much useless stuff is crammed into every available corner and taking up your valuable space, time and money? More importantly – is any of it actually making you happy? Courtney Carver believes that our obsessive drive to acquire more stuff complicates our lives on every level. […]
Everyone loves to pin their financial troubles on a tanking economy or an unstable market. But let’s face it; We have no one to blame but ourselves for the decisions we make about money. And we often have no idea why our noble intentions fall flat when we make financial choices. In The Behavior Gap, Carl Richards […]
Nest is a smart thermostat. It allows you to control the temperature of your home right from your smartphone. Within about a week, Nest learns your habits and adjusts to your preferred temperatures. Who’s it for? Anyone who wants to save money on their heating and cooling bills. Nest automatically lowers the temperature when you go […]
What it is: More than a productivity book, this is a complete productivity system that helps you get the most out of many tools you already use. Who it’s for: People feeling overwhelmed and struggling to get things done. People who are looking for a leg up in the workplace or who enjoy the practice of life-hacking. […]
The skinny: What is it? CoinKeeper is a budgeting app with a drag-and-drop physical response to make your money feel real. It tracks spending and cash flow to give you a better idea of where your money’s going. Who’s it for? Freelancers, budget fanatics, people who are plugged into digital money management. What platforms? iOS and Android. […]
Student loan debt is a major problem facing today’s graduates. Statistics show that over 70% of college students are graduating with more than $30,000 in student loan debt. This burden greatly impacts these millennials in life decisions; it often causes them to delay both buying a home and committing to marriage. Many of them chose […]
In this age of super convenience, subscription services are a popular choice for many consumers. From gym memberships to Netflix, automatic monthly payments simplify getting the services we want and take the hassle out of paying yet another bill. But, when those payments are being withdrawn from our accounts for things we never use, that […]
If you’re a 20-something college student or a young professional still paying for college, the phrase “personal finance plan” might sound like pure fantasy. First, you believe, you need to get hold of some finances, and then maybe you can start managing them. But Erin Lowry, a millennial herself, disagrees. And she’s written a […]