What Job Makes the Most Money?
If you were to guess the job that makes the most money, bet you’d say doctor, right? And if you saw the government’s list of the highest-paying occupations, you would…
Hal M. Bundrick, CFP
Hal M. Bundrick is a personal finance writer and a NerdWallet authority in money matters. He is a certified financial planner and former financial consultant and senior investment specialist for Wall Street firms. Hal advised families, business owners, nonprofits, and trusts, as well as managed group employee retirement plans in the South and Midwest. Since hanging up (burning) his suits and ties, Hal now works to make financial topics understandable and jargon-free. Email: [email protected]
Posts by Hal M. Bundrick, CFP:
How I Ditched Debt: Getting On Board With a Budget for Baby
In this series, NerdWallet interviews people about their journey to tame debt. Responses have been edited for length and clarity. As a former zookeeper, Steffa Mantilla promises she didn’t use…
Don’t Just Pay Your Bills — Pay Attention
Forget the daily $5 latte as an already timeworn example of less than mindful spending. One financial advisor had a client spending some $3,000 a month on sushi — without…
Average Monthly Expenses: From Single Person to Family of 5
Without a budget — or come to think of it, even with one — you may wonder how your average monthly expenses compare with “what’s normal.” The average monthly expenses…
11 Trending Things to Sell to Make Money Online
What are the hottest things to sell to make money online? We researched the latest trends and talked to a representative of one of the nation’s largest e-commerce platforms to…
7 Work-From-Home Essentials
Working from home is often a combination of comfort and chaos. “Where people spend their time really matters,” says Matthew A. Finn, founder of Cognitive Design in Atlanta. “It makes…
How Much Is Internet per Month?
The price you’ll pay for internet service every month depends primarily on the speed you need. Speed matters, especially if you work from home and need the bandwidth for video…
Discretionary Expenses: The Extras, Not Essentials
When it comes to spending money, there are things that you want to buy — and things you have to pay for. That’s the line between discretionary expenses and everything…
Better Savers Spend Less Money on These 3 Things
Reducing spending in three common budget categories may significantly boost your ability to save money. And a small mental trick could help you stick to an ongoing savings plan. Those…
Game Apps That Pay Real Money: Play for Fun, Not Fortune
Play games, get paid. Yes, there are mobile apps that promise such a thing. How can these apps pay you to play games? In many cases, you’re making them money…
