How Social Media Fuels Financial Anxiety
Social media can create insecurity and offer you something to buy in response. Influencer links, targeted ads, shoppable posts, and instant checkouts can turn comparison into spending remarkably quickly.
Learn how to interrupt the cycle in our latest article.
Love and Money: Financial Red Flags in Relationships and How to Avoid Them
Whether you’re dating, engaged, or already sharing life together, recognizing financial red flags can protect your heart and wallet. Read more to help you make the best choices when love and money intersect.
Breaking the Cycle of Financial Self-Blame
When finances get difficult, blaming yourself can almost become automatic. You can take responsibility for your finances without making them a judgment of your character. Read about a four step process to help you move ahead.
Ransomware: The Digital Wild West
Ransomware attacks can be both devastating and expensive. In 2025, there were in excess of 7,400 attacks costing an estimated $57 Billion dollars, according to Cybercrime Magazine. While business have historically been the primary target for ransomware attacks, cybercriminals are now also targeting individual users. Learn how to spot ransomware attempts and protect yourself and your information.
All You Need to Know About Multi-Factor Authentication
Multi-factor authentication, or MFA, works to provide your accounts with an extra layer of protection. Read on to learn more about how MFA works and why you should consider using it on your accounts.
Money Boundaries: The Life Skill Nobody Taught Us
Plot twist: The person who breaks your financial boundaries most often isn’t your family or friends—it’s YOU. 😅
Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.
Here’s the thing: this isn’t about willpower. Your brain naturally prioritizes short-term relief over long-term goals when you’re stressed or excited.
The solution? Create speed bumps, not roadblocks. The most successful financial guidelines are the ones it’s easier to stick to than break.
Read on to discover more financial strategies for healthy boundary-setting.
Do I Need An Emergency Fund And A Rainy Day Fund
Do you have money saved in case of emergency? Rainy Day and Emergency Funds are a must, and we have tips to help you set them up and feed them!
P2P Payment Scams
P2P platforms are convenient, but P2P scams are rampant and varied. Generally, once money is transferred by a P2P method, it’s unrecoverable. Learn what to look for to avoid these types of scams.
When Generosity Turns Into Resentment
Have you ever quietly paid for more than your fair share because it felt easier than having an uncomfortable conversation? Financial generosity is a beautiful thing, but without healthy boundaries, it can slowly turn into frustration or resentment.
Book Review - The Money Habit: The Worry-Free Way to Financial Independence
If you’re like so many who are looking to take control of your #money and make it work for you, you need to read #The Money Habit: The Worry-Free Way to Financial Independence by Mike Michalowicz.
Opposite Money Styles in Relationships
Have you ever wondered why money conversations with your partner feel so difficult? It may have less to do with dollars and more to do with differing money styles. For example, one person may value security, while the other values flexibility.Have you ever wondered why money conversations with your partner feel so difficult? It may have less to do with dollars and more to do with differing money styles. For example, one person may value security, while the other values flexibility.
How to Spot and Avoid a Fake Ticket
It’s concert season! Everyone is looking to see their favorite act. Unfortunately, some eager concert goers will be turned away at the gate. Why? Because an increasing amount of fraud is happening in the online ticket space. Read on to learn how to recognize the signs of a scam.
When Money Arguments Aren’t Really About Money
Money touches some of our deepest emotions, including security, independence, trust, and self-worth. That’s why financial conversations can sometimes feel surprisingly personal.
Check out our latest article for practical strategies to improve money conversations.
When Boredom Becomes a Shopping Habit
Ever find yourself scrolling with nothing to do, only to end up buying something you never planned to purchase? Learn how boredom influences spending habits and what you can do about it.
Amazon Scams
When it comes to convenience, service, and scale of products, nothing beats Amazon. Unfortunately, scammers leverage Amazon’s reputation in many unique ways. Here are five Amazon-related scams you need to know about.
Breaking Free from Emotional Spending
A stressful day. An argument. A little boredom.
Sometimes the urge to spend has nothing to do with needing something and everything to do with needing comfort.
The good news? Emotional spending is a habit that can be changed.
Catfishing and AI
In the past few years, catfishing has become more prevalent due to the use of AI. With AI, criminals are able to create more convincing fraudulent personas more rapidly and also use them on more platforms than ever. Learn how to spot the red flags and protect yourself.
Crushing Debt: Snowball vs. Avalanche
Crush your debt! Reduce your debt efficiently by using one of these popular methods, the Avalanche Method or the Snowball Method.
Spending Guilt: How to Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Money
Spending guilt is an all-too-common experience, but it doesn’t have to be. In our latest article, we explore the psychology behind this emotional pattern and provide actionable strategies to build a healthier, more balanced relationship with money. It’s time to stop beating yourself up and start responding to spending with self-compassion rather than harsh self-criticism. Then, you are free to make intentional financial choices that align with your true priorities.
Charging Your Phone In Public? Watch That Port!
Observe safe device usage in public. Scammers have numerous ways to infect your device and access your data. One of the least talked about is through a charging cable or wall port. Read on to learn how to protect yourself form these kinds of exploits.
