The Business Times

Erin Lowry

People with a higher understanding of money basics are more likely to make ends meet and achieve goals like having an emergency savings fund or opening a retirement account, according to the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (Finra) 2021 National Financial Capability Study.

Gen Z has virtually no excuse for financial illiteracy

The financial behaviours of Gen Z have been nothing if not consistent over the last few years. They routinely create trends about...

A stunning 77 per cent of teens and 20-somethings use online platforms and social media to answer their money questions, according to a 2025 Credit Karma survey.

Gen Z, don’t be fooled by GenAI financial advisers

The technology is a shiny new tool aimed at wooing young investors, but real people have a huge advantage over their digital...

Withholding the knowledge of debts or mismanaged money until the problem is solved is rebranded as a loving act by the perpetrator. But in in reality, it often leaves the other person reeling about what else could be being withheld.
COMMENTARY

Don't let your love story end with financial infidelity

It’s an insidious betrayal that can start with a seemingly small act, such as downplaying the cost of a recent purchase to...

Recession anxiety is likely to stay with us for a while. Instead of panicking, channel it toward creating a secondary income stream, even if it’s a modest one. And more importantly, save up..

Anxious about a recession? Start thinking like a freelancer

Even in boom times, independent workers have to manage different income streams, budget and be able to pivot when the unexpected arises.

It is easier for creators to connect directly with consumers today, but eking out a living is still a conundrum.

Can you make a living in the creator economy?

Some opportunities can be lucrative. But most creators have to string together multiple sources of income.

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