The Rich Life Roadmap

Are You Really Happier with More Money?

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Elizabeth Dunn, co-author of Happy Money, has been studying money and its relationship with happiness for a long time and says, money can buy happiness if you follow the five core principles of happier spending.

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Saving Your Wardrobe with Vinegar, a Hairdryer… and More!

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If you want to learn how to spend less of your paycheck on clothes and still be able to enjoy what you have in your closet, let me share a few tips on how to extend the life of your clothes.

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7 Secret Tricks Retailers Use Against You

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A retailer’s job is to squeeze every penny out of you once you walk through the door.
From store layout to price tags, good retailers are well oiled money-making machines. If you want to keep your shirt next time you walk into a department store, pay attention to these common tactics.

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Watch Out for These Hidden Expenses Before You Buy

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Figuring out the true cost to own before you buy is part of being a smart shopper. It helps you see past the sticker price and choose the product that will best serve you in the long run. So, how do you do it?

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What Really Caused the Student Loan Bubble

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In case you missed part I yesterday, I was talking about Elizabeth Warren’s new plan to erase outstanding college debts for roughly 45 million Americans and then make college “free” for everyone going forward.

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Free College? Not Really…

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Free college tuition. It became famous as one of Bernie Sanders’ biggest campaign promises last time around. And now the same idea is starting to rear its head again ahead of 2020…

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Uber v.s. Taxi: Which Saves You More?

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If you live in a mid-to-large-sized city, there’s a good chance you’ve tried Uber or Lyft. But even if you haven’t, it’s worth knowing the true cost if you ever decide to one day.

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What Separates the Rich from the Poor

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It’s no secret the rich tend to stay rich and the poor rarely find their way out of money-grubbing. The chances of someone of little means finding his or her way to considerable wealth are that much lower. The question begs: what, exactly, separates the rich from the poor?

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10 Reasons Why Cash Is Still King

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I’ll happily argue that plastic, mobile payments, and traditional investments haven’t dethroned the king yet. In fact, I can think of 10 reasons why you still want to keep cash on hand.

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