Personal Finance

Dave Ramsey: 2020 Radio Executive of the Year

Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a strong year for Dave Ramsey and Ramsey Solutions. Once it was clear the virus was not going to be a short term issue, Ramsey, along with his team, managed it like a war. In the end, the company was able to avoid layoffs and…

Albertsons Sued Over ‘Deceptive’ BOGO Promotions by Washington AG

USA TODAY Network / ReutersOne of the nation’s largest grocers is under fire for allegedly inflating prices ahead of its “buy one get one free” promotions, garnering nearly $20 million in the process. Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown on April 27 announced that his office is suing Albertsons Companies…

The 2021 SmartDollar Financial Wellness Benefits Study

STUDY SUMMARY Ramsey Solutions conducted a study of more than 1,000 benefits decision-makers in companies of all sizes across the United States. 48% say that financial stress has a significant impact on their employees. Financial wellness is the number one benefit employers are looking to add in the next one…

12 Interview Tips to Impress Any Hiring Manager

If you’ve gotten a job interview in today’s crazy job market, then you should be proud of yourself! That alone is a big deal because it means your resumé really stood out to the hiring manager. Now it’s time to ace the next step: the interview. Ready to get started?…

The State of Personal Finance 2021 Q1

STUDY SUMMARY Americans rank personal finances and money as their number one cause of significant stress. Thirty-four percent (34%) of Americans don’t believe they’ll recover from the financial setback of the pandemic. Of those who received a stimulus check in the last year, 41% used it to pay for necessities…

Anxiety in Teens: 8 Ways You Can Help Your Child

The awkward transition from childhood to adulthood known as adolescence is wonderful and mind-boggling and terrifying . . . for both kids and parents. It’s full of endless changes, ridiculous pressures to perform and raging hormones. No wonder the National Institute of Mental Health states that nearly one in three…

How to Get Car Insurance

Getting car insurance is a no-brainer. In fact, the law says you’ve got to have it. (Unless you live in Virginia or New Hampshire, that is.) But figuring out how to get car insurance? Yeah, that takes a little more brain power. From deciding on where you’ll get your car insurance, to what type of coverage you need,…