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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?
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How can I overcome my money troubles right now?

  • Posted on August 28, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you’re feeling panicked about your money right now, breathe and start reviewing your current situation with these six steps. #1. Let’s start with looking at your monthly income and…

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How big should my emergency fund be?
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How big should my emergency fund be?

  • Posted on August 17, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you search “how big should my emergency fund be?” you’ll find a lot of different answers. Everything from “you don’t need one” to “a full year’s worth of expenses.”…

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Should I take a loan from my 401(k)?
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Should I take a loan from my 401(k)?

  • Posted on July 31, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Your 401(k) plan is money meant to be used in retirement. Most financial advisors say that borrowing from your retirement plan should only be considered as a last resort, after…

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How can I get more organized?
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How can I get more organized?

  • Posted on July 24, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Staying organized can be a challenging task. It seems like everything works against us to make things more complicated and harder to keep up with. But it’s worth it, just…

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Should I pay off my student loans or credit cards first?
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Should I pay off my student loans or credit cards first?

  • Posted on July 23, 2020April 26, 2023
  • by BrightDime

If you’re working to pay off multiple debts, you’re not alone. Everyone’s situation is a little different: interest rates, outstanding balances, and just different attitudes about debt. Some people find…

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What you can do with a tax refund or an unexpected windfall?
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What you can do with a tax refund or an unexpected windfall?

  • Posted on July 22, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

If you’re one of the lucky Americans who will get a tax return this year you may be faced with a pleasant dilemma: what do I do with this extra…

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Is there unclaimed money in my name?
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Is there unclaimed money in my name?

  • Posted on July 21, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

It’s not exactly buried treasure, but there could be some forgotten money out there with your name on it. Every state in the U.S. has an unclaimed property program that…

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How can I save more before I spend?
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How can I save more before I spend?

  • Posted on July 18, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

When Warren Buffet talks about money, people listen. And they should; he’s one of the richest people in the world and widely regarded as one of the most successful investors…

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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?
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Why do I feel so behind with my finances?

  • Posted on July 17, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

“My coworker just bought a new car.” “My neighbor just added a new deck to their house.”“My friends eat out every day and all weekend.” Do any of these sound…

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How can I stop arguing with my partner about money?
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How can I stop arguing with my partner about money?

  • Posted on July 16, 2020July 26, 2022
  • by BrightDime

Talking about money with a partner is hard, even if things are going great everywhere else in your relationship. Don’t worry, it doesn’t mean something’s wrong. Your families might have…

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