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Iona Kersey

49 articles · writes about budgeting & money management

Budgeting & Money Management
Stop, Check, Then Pay: How to Spot a Scam Before the Money Leaves
Scams rely on urgency and hard-to-reverse payments, so verifying a surprising request through a channel you already trust is a simple first defense.
Iona KerseyFeb 11, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
Budgeting & Money Management
Budgeting After the First Birthday: Where the Money Really Goes
Child care often becomes the biggest recurring line item, so a useful budget starts by measuring it against your own take-home pay.
Iona KerseyFeb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
Budgeting & Money Management
When Your Hours Shrink, Start With the Map
A reduced paycheck calls for a fresh income estimate, a simple look at spending, and early questions to the agencies and companies that can help.
Iona KerseyJan 27, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Budgeting & Money Management
Could You Cover the Payment? What to Weigh Before Co-Signing or Helping a Relative
A co-signature makes you responsible for the debt, so the first test is whether your budget could absorb the payment if the borrower stopped making it.
Iona KerseyJan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Budgeting & Money Management
Where to Start When Your Money Feels Scattered
The CFPB's free tools can help you take stock, track spending, and sort out bills, as long as you check which pages are current before you rely on them.
Iona KerseyJan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
Budgeting & Money Management
How to Budget for Seasonal Work With Months Off
A conservative baseline, a steady monthly transfer, and a short weekly check can help busy months cover the quiet ones.
Iona KerseyDec 29, 2025
Dec 29, 2025
Budgeting & Money Management
Building a Budget When Your Paycheck Stops
Start with the unemployment amount and timing your state confirms, then give fixed bills and health coverage their own lines before counting on any benefit.
Iona KerseyDec 21, 2025
Dec 21, 2025
Budgeting & Money Management
Pack Your Vacation Budget Before the Suitcase
Setting a spending limit before booking helps you see the full cost of a trip and keeps the bill from following you home.
Iona KerseyDec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
Budgeting & Money Management
What Your Apartment's Utilities Will Really Cost You
Rent is only part of the monthly bill, so check which utilities are included, how shared charges are split, and what the unit's past bills show before you sign.
Iona KerseyDec 7, 2025
Dec 7, 2025
Budgeting & Money Management
Is That Medical Bill Really Yours? Sort It Out First
Confirming the charges, checking insurance and assistance options, and building a realistic monthly budget can turn a daunting bill into a plan you can actually manage.
Iona KerseyNov 30, 2025
Nov 30, 2025
Budgeting & Money Management
How Much Should Bank Fees Really Cost You?
A free checking label doesn't rule out every charge, so build your budget from the written fee schedule, your own statements, and a minimum balance you keep separate from spending money.
Iona KerseyNov 22, 2025
Nov 22, 2025
Budgeting & Money Management
Budgeting for a Child's Activity Season, One Fee at a Time
A written list of required, adjustable, and optional costs, tied to real due dates, turns a scattered season into a plan a family can review.
Iona KerseyNov 15, 2025
Nov 15, 2025

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