Smart Money

(GivenUs.com) - There may be one small light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, and that’s getting some cold, hard cash from Uncle Sam. Are you getting a stimulus check? Having money in the bank is a good feeling, but for many people, those dollars really need to stretch. Here is how you can put your stimulus check...

(GivenUs.com) - Are you tired of missing your big break in life? Your chance to be a richie? For most wealthy people, their fortunes didn’t come overnight. It took years of hard work and sometimes losing it all to get to the top. Here are ten examples of how rich people have obtained their successes for the long haul. Practice...

(GivenUs.com) - Filing taxes can be a bit of a headache, and once you’ve taken care of all the appropriate paperwork, you could still be left waiting weeks for your refund. If you need that money sooner, a tax refund loan could be an option for you, but it may not be the best choice for everyone. Here are...

(GivenUs.com) - Have you finally decided to get healthy and fulfill your New Year’s resolution? Signing up for a gym membership may be on your priority list --- but is it just a big, fat waste of money? After seeing this video, I may hold off. https://youtu.be/M64qgf5IcR8 Here’s why. They make it hard to cancel your membership. Most gym memberships are multi-tiered....

(GivenUs.com) - Have you been meaning to start investing some of your money? There’s just one problem: You really don't have anything to invest. Well, there’s that extra 50 bucks sitting in your top drawer. Why not invest that? It may not seem like much to invest with, but there’s actually a lot you can do with it. Check...

Side hustles and side jobs are trending, and for a darn good reason: approximately 40% of Americans struggle to make ends meet. If you’re also feeling the pinch of today’s economic reality, you’re in luck. Never before has there been a better time to get a side job. Check out these popular gigs. Driving and Delivery If you have decent car...

If you’re currently living paycheck to paycheck, even a modest increase in income can drastically change your life. A little extra money is an opportunity to save for tomorrow, invest in yourself, do more, get healthier and live an overall happier life. Fortunately, there has never been a better time to increase your income. Apps and the Internet offer...

Sticking to a budget takes discipline. It requires keeping an eye on your long-term goals while being more intentional with your spending. Reaching your financial goals may mean changing some of your spending habits, especially when you can't splurge on your favorite stuff. But that doesn't mean you can't have your cake and eat it, too. In fact, there's a...

When it comes to managing debt, consolidation seems like a step in the right direction. But it turns out, combining all your debts into one monthly bill doesn’t help you pay them off faster, and even worse, could hurt your credit in the long run. Debt Consolidation Explained  When you’re struggling to make ends meet every month, juggling different loan payment...

Tori Dunlap is changing the way millennials think about money. She is an outlier in a generation saddled with student loan debt, and often struggling to make financial progress. Dunlap, 25, set an ambitious goal for herself right out of college — save $100,000 in three years. Here’s how she did it -- and how you can, too. It’s All About...