Having dinner with friends, celebrating a birthday or holiday, watching sports, or at the end of a long day, many turn to alcohol to “enhance” the occasion or relieve some stress. With alcohol widely available in just about any flavor…
When you hear the word minimalism, you might think of spartan living conditions and an ascetic lifestyle. But living a minimalist lifestyle doesn’t have to mean giving up all your worldly possessions and living in a yurt. Instead, a minimalist…
Recent research finds that 1 in 5 Americans experience some form of mental illness, a statistic certainly influenced by the Covid crisis. However, an encouraging outcome of the pandemic has been increased momentum behind the trend of Americans being more…
Everyone makes mistakes with their money at one time or another. But if you can lessen your errors and get your finances in order, it will make life a lot easier down the road. Making more intelligent financial decisions is…
No, it’s not just you; millennials have been dealt the worst economic luck in modern history—it’s a fact. We’ve lived through economic catastrophes and global changes that have directly affected our chances of getting ahead. Millennials entered the workforce at…
There’s no doubt about it – employee benefits are confusing. So much so, in fact, that many workers in the US don’t fully understand the benefits they pay for. Especially for younger employees, navigating the complex web of benefits and…
When it comes to having a side hustle, there are many reasons why people might not want one. Maybe they don’t think they have the time or the energy. Perhaps they’re afraid that it will take away from their regular…
At Paychecks and Balances, we’re here to help offer financial education that you can throw into your toolbox when increasing your personal finance IQ. For that reason, it’s only fitting that we talk about all the different strategies associated with…
Finding a good mentor can be the key to success in your career or new business venture. Mentorship can help you learn new skills, gain valuable experience and make rewarding connections. But finding a good mentor can be tough. How…
Humans are a mass of contradictions, and nowhere does that play out more obviously than in the arena of personal finance. In the effort to optimize to the nth degree, many otherwise rational beings fall victim to “overthinking” their finances,…
Many of us feel stuck in the wrong job, relationship, or lifestyle because we fear that if we try something different, it will lead to even worse results. This attitude prevents us from finding what’s best for us, but it’s…
Shopping addiction, also called—oniomania—affects 5% of the world population. Some people may experience it at one point in their lives or may struggle with it for decades. Constant exposure to social media, 24/7 accessibility to online shopping, and short-term financing…
When it comes to your money, making the wrong decision can be costly. This is especially true when it comes to saving and investing for retirement. And it’s why so many people wonder if they should hire a financial advisor….
Even if you love what you do, your work isn’t all that defines who you are as a person. Yet throughout the pandemic, millions of people have become burnt out from their jobs, leading to an unhealthy lack of work-life…
It’s no secret that alcohol consumption can adversely affect your health. Still, many people drink alcohol without really thinking about how it could harm them. Since it’s legal and widely available, it must be safe, right? Not exactly. Alcohol is…
In a way, everything boils down to one thing when it comes to being successful and achieving your goals. What is it? Believing in yourself. Simply, having the self-confidence to believe you can do anything you put your mind to….
People might say many different things are the key to success. Some might say it’s all about having a great idea and putting in the effort to make it happen. Others might say that networking is essential, and you need…
Do you often still feel exhausted after a night of sleep or struggle to stay awake during the day? Millions of people around the world suffer from poor sleep habits. Some face an inability to fall asleep quickly; others toss…
Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about prioritizing your savings; article after article, we’ve discussed that knowing how to save your money is the key to generating wealth and securing your financial future. But there’s more to saving your money…
If you’re active on social media, you’ve probably noticed plenty of people touting huge profits from buying and selling speculative stocks. These big, one-day payoffs can make it seem like day trading is the key to financial security and success,…
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