Jim Wang

Status games are expensive and you may not even consciously realize you're playing them. Here's how to stop and reclaim your life.

The Region Beta Paradox is a powerful idea that explains why you'll endure something much longer than you should. See how it applies to your life and how to escape it.

Laurel Road has a great new promotion that pays you $440 in your first year as a customer if you meet a few easy conditions (including a direct deposit).

Automating your financial tasks can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Learn which tasks are best left to computers and how best to get it all set up.

Does the thought of managing your money stress you out? The secret to overcoming that is automation and simplification - see why using both can make your money so much easier to control.

See what's in this month's Costco Coupon book to maximize your savings at our favorite warehouse store. We have full color scans of each and every page of the coupon book so you can search it quickly to find savings.

Did you know that you can buy notes from car financing companies? Toyota, GM, Mercedes, and more will take your money and offer you yield comparable to online savings accounts - but are they worth it? We break it down.

Learn about the Secure Act 2.0, a proposed piece of legislation that aims to improve retirement security for Americans. Find out what changes are being proposed and how they could impact you.

Federal student loans are on deferment until President Biden's $10,000 forgiveness plan makes its way through the courts. What should borrowers do? We explain the state of student loans, where forgiveness stands, and offer suggestions on what borrowers should do next.

It might surprise you to learn that when the stock market goes down, there are people who make money. Learn who wins when the rest of us investors lose!

The Federal Reserve is responsible for monetary policy and setting interest rates, but how does that impact you and your savings? See how the Fed rate is related to your bank's interest rates.

Certificates of deposit are a reliable way to earn a higher rate of interest and the 12-month term is a sweet spot for a higher rate but shorter term. This way you can get yield without locking up your funds for a long period of time.