Articles on Budgeting

How to Prep Your Finances for an Emergency Vet Visit

For a pet parent, an emergency visit to the vet is always stressful. Here's how to handle it financially.

No matter how many points and miles you have, travel is never free. Don't be fooled into paying these hidden costs of "free" travel.

Bucket budgeting brings the appeal of the classic envelope system to the modern age.

Need another reason to hit the sack early? Getting enough sleep improves your health and your wealth.

Overwater bungalows may be the holy grail of luxury travel, but that doesn't mean staying in one has to break the bank.

Believe it or not, you can vacation in any of these gorgeous European cities for just $50 a day.

Looking to save even more money on flights? Fare alerts are here to save the day.

Introverts are known for their quiet energy, but did you know they're also pretty good with money?

World travel doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. You can see all the sites and still return home with money in your pocket.

Think about the best purchase you've ever made. Now, base your new budget off it!

Want a balcony or suite upgrade without breaking the bank? These upgrade strategies won't cost you a thing.

Save yourself the time, money, and headaches of hunting for hotel deals by booking through websites the right way.

High rent costs and living expenses got you down? Living in any of these countries will set you back just $1,000 a month.

Having travel rewards scattered across multiple brands can become a real mess. Here's how to clean it up.

You don't want your furnace to break down in the dead of winter. Here's how you might be wearing it out too soon.

Being frugal doesn't mean kissing fun goodbye. In fact, you should be budgeting for it!

Applying to college can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be! Here's how to do it on the cheap.

Heading to Europe with kids can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want it to be. Learn how you can save a bundle when traveling across the pond.

Creating a "do not buy" list will totally change your shopping game — and help you save tons of cash.

Friendships can easily be ruined by borrowed money. But if you're looking to get your loan repaid, here's how to do it with minimal awkwardness.