by Naveed Lodhi | Nov 24, 2022 | Personal Finance
A recent survey found that 63% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. If you’re sick and tired of being broke, it’s time to look at why you’re always strapped for cash and what you can do about it. Although making more money may seem like the obvious...
by Naveed Lodhi | Nov 23, 2022 | Personal Finance
Before the year comes to a close, there are some things you need to do before you kiss 2023 goodbye. Doing some year-end planning can prevent you from wasting money…and help set you up for success next year. Here are some year-end financial tasks to add to...
by Naveed Lodhi | Nov 6, 2022 | Personal Finance
The holiday shopping season is here, and many people will be spending more than they anticipated. While buying presents for family members and friends is certainly enjoyable, the holiday debt hangover is anything but. So how can you avoid the debt and still have fun...
by Naveed Lodhi | Oct 3, 2022 | Personal Finance
Debt is a big problem. While from the point of view of the financial services, banks, and speculators, the debt and credit systems work well for the economy, debt can be a disaster at an individual level. If you’re in deep water with debt and feeling out of...
by Naveed Lodhi | Aug 31, 2022 | Personal Finance
It feels like everything costs more these days – housing, food, gas, all the essentials. Part of the problem is inflation. To try to get it under control, the Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates four times this year and more increases are expected to come. The...
by Naveed Lodhi | Jul 29, 2022 | Personal Finance
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1.1 million employees were paid at or below the federal minimum wage in 2021. This represents 1.4% of all hourly paid workers, most of whom are between the ages of 16 and 25. The federal minimum wage has been stuck at...