The 7 Most Expensive Mistakes Freelancers Make
While there are a lot of good reasons to ditch the 9-to-5 grind for freelance work, there are also some traps that could cost first-time freelancers a lot of money. These important financial tips can help freelancers avoid expensive mistakes.
4 Financial Mistakes You Can Fix ASAP
We could all use a refresher on how to avoid common financial mistakes. Here are our 4 best money management tips to keep your finances in order.
Marriage and Finances: 7 Things You Need to Know
Finances are a leading cause of marital strife, but they don’t have to be. Check out 7 things to know to keep your marriage and finances in good health.
Saving By the Numbers: Tips for Managing Savings at Every Age
While it’s easy to see how savings are an important part of financial well-being, it can be tricky to figure out exactly how much to save in each phase of your life. So, we’re breaking it down and providing practical guidelines to help you nail the numbers for your 30s, 40s and 50s.
Your Summertime Financial Checkup: Eight Key Components
Completing a financial checkup is time well spent: You can assess your progress toward key goals and make adjustments to keep yourself on the path toward financial well-being.
Do Millennials Have the Best Personal Finance Habits?
There is a popular stereotype that millennials are too busy drinking expensive lattes and eating organic avocado toast to make progress toward financial goals. However, actual spending data shows that spending habits of millennials do not really differ much between the generations from other generations.
How to Get Through the Holidays Without Going Broke
The holidays are supposed to be a happy time, but for too many people, the financial strain of travel and gift-giving can cause a great deal of stress. This year could be even worse than usual: The American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America survey found that the U.S. is already at its highest stress level on record going into this holiday season. Yikes!
The Winners of the 2017 #MyProsperStory Contest
Three years ago, we introduced the #MyProsperStory as a way to get to know our community, and better understand how Prosper can positively impact financial wellness. This year the response from the Prosper community was overwhelming!
The 2017 #MyProsperStory Contest Now Open for Entries!
The #MyProsperStory Photo Contest is back! Once again, we’re inviting you to show us what it looks like to be “on top of your finances” for a chance to win a full loan payoff, up to $35,000.