The existence of a healthy emergency fund is absolutely paramount for any adult. Unexpected expenses and occurrences happen all the time, often when people least expect them. A plentiful emergency fund can, and often does, determine whether or not an individual or family is ruined by financial hardship or able to foot the unexpected bill. Despite the importance of an emergency fund, not everyone has one. One of …

At some point, many individuals will become serious about saving money and putting aside funds for retirement. This often, in turn, prompts the opening of various retirement savings accounts. At this point, Roth IRAs and 401Ks are some of the most popular options. However, these two accounts are not the same, by any means, and should not be treated as such. Some people are better suited for 401Ks …

Wealth (officially defined as the abundance of valuable resources) can be earned and/or inherited. However, regardless of how one manages to secure wealth, if they neglect proper management and maintenance, the money is unlikely to last for very long. There are countless horror stories of people running through large sums of money in relatively brief time periods because they misused their resources and failed to maintain healthy income …

Life is different for each and every person. People have different work lives, different families, and different situations. Some people make millions per year while others make thousands. Some individuals are able to independently support themselves which other may receive assistance from friends, relatives, or even the government. Despite the stereotypes and assumptions which are usually made regarding high-income people and low-income people, the great equalizer comes in …

The ability to support oneself is a paramount life skill for any functioning adult. However, despite the gravity of this skill, many (young) adults still struggle with it. Habits have a tendency to stick, especially in one's formative years of adulthood. A lack of preparation and necessary skills usually breeds bad habits which in turn engender downward spirals. Moreover, individuals who lack the ability to financially support themselves …

In current times, a healthy savings account is more important than ever. However, an alarming report from Zero Hedge affirms that nearly 50% of Canadians do not have more than $200 in savings. The awareness and ability to save money always comes in handy in case of a job layoff, medical emergency, or other financial expense that may appear at a moment's notice. This is why an overall …