Women in History That Impacted Finance
storically, society viewed men as the financially savvy breadwinners, while women were viewed as incapable of accumulating significant wealth. However, trailblazers paved the way for women to step into their financial power by challenging the status quo.
What is the Pink Tax? Which Products and Services Cost More if You’re a Woman?
The NYC Department of Consumer Affairs conducted a study comparing nearly 800 products from more than 90 brands to figure out if there was a price difference between male and female versions of the same product.
How Snowball Wealth Motivated Me to Start My Financial Journey
I started taking my finances seriously about two years ago when Snowball Wealth opened its beta program. Since then, I have paid off my credit card debt and am on my way towards building generational wealth.
Buying a Home in Colombia -- Part 1
International real estate. As a first-generation American with zero generational wealth, those three words are incredibly daunting. Owning real estate in general is something I had absolutely no idea about before this journey.
Financial Foundations Latinx Guide
Latinx have $1.7 trillion in buying power but are building less wealth than the generational population. As a group whose children will represent 1 of every 3 children in the US by 2050, we owe it to ourselves to embark on this journey.
Learn How This Millennial Went From Emotional Spender to Homeowner
I grew up with a single mother who was always in debt and worried about finances, so I didn’t know how to manage my money for a while. I’m still learning how to manage my money, but I am proud of the progress I’ve made so far.
How Do Income Driven Plans Work?
An IDR plan might be able to get you the lowest monthly payment on your student loans, so your payments can be affordable with your current income.
How Borrowers Can Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loan forgiveness sounds like an unfeasible option, but some programs can help borrowers pay for all or some part of federal student loans.
How I Lost Money to Student Debt Scammers and the Red Flags to Look Out For
It was a mistake that cost me money, and I hope that by sharing my story, people will be cautious of student debt scammers.
How I lived Frugally to Pay off $30K in Student Loans in Two Years
With a combination of living at home, aggressively paying off my debt, and a positive money mindset, I paid off all of my student loans in about two years.
The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of 2021
Looking for the best savings account with more than the national average 0.05% annual percentage yield, or APY, to put your emergency fund into? At Snowball we’ve done extensive, independent research on financial institutions to identify the best options for you.
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