Lauren Gordon

1 month ago | financebuzz.com | Hannah Diffey |Lauren Gordon

Like many people, I used to wonder where all my money went at the end of themonth. Even with a stable income, I often found myself feeling stretched thin. One day, after reviewing my bank statements, I realized I was wasting over $200a month on unnecessary expenses, which was money that could be going towardsavings, investments, or even just peace of mind. With inflation continuing to impact household budgets, finding ways to cut backhas never been more important.

1 month ago | financebuzz.com | Will Vitka |Lauren Gordon

Education requirements in the U.S. have changed as far as jobs are concerned. It's called educational inflation — the demand from certain employers that you need a degree, even if you don't need one to do the job. This can have serious implications for older Americans, particularly those over 60, for whom a degree may not have been needed when applying for work. Even now, according to the Census Bureau, less than 40% of people 25 and up have a bachelor's degree.

2 months ago | financebuzz.com | Jenni Sisson |Lauren Gordon

Plenty of us are looking for ways to work from home these days. But if you'renot that computer savvy, the typical work-from-home jobs — like customer supportor virtual assisting — don't appeal much. The great news is that working from home doesn't necessarily have to be in frontof a screen. If you're looking to tap into a new source ofincome that doesn't involve the stress of navigating new computer programs,here are a few ideas to consider.

2 months ago | financebuzz.com | |Lauren Gordon

Aldi has some unique quirks that not all shoppers might know if you haven't been there before. You might be unaware of great Aldi hacks that can help you save money or show up the first time without a quarter and wonder why that's an issue if you want a cart. Here are some things you'll need to know before you shop at Aldi for the first time. Longtime shoppers should also pay attention to it for a refresher before you go there again.

Oct 14, 2024 | financebuzz.com | Lauren Gordon |Andrea Basse

Whether you’re downsizing by choice or necessity, the process can be both challenging and exciting. The secret to success is figuring out how to maximize a small space, which might mean getting creative with your storage solutions. This way, you don’t necessarily need to get rid of everything (although you might benefit from selling a few things, you no longer need to earn extra cash). So, what items will work in a smaller space?