Cassidy Horton | Money Under 30

The best cities for the young, broke & single

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on November 3, 2023

How to invest $1,000: The 10 best ways to invest right now

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on December 30, 2023

Not sure how to invest $1,000? Here are the 10 smartest ways to invest right now, including opening an IRA and buying fractional shares in the top companies.

30 businesses to start with little money in 2024

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on December 27, 2023

Control your own time and make some extra income with our list of small businesses you can start with no or little money. For most of these, you’ll just need a website, some hustle and creativity.

Does financing a car build credit?

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on October 2, 2023

Financing a car doesn’t automatically increase your credit score. However, it does diversify your credit mix and give you the opportunity to build up your credit history — two factors that can definitely increase your score.

Money Market vs. Savings Accounts: Which Should You Use?

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on September 22, 2023

A savings account is a type of bank account where you can store money and earn interest. A money market account is similar to a savings account but may have higher interest rates, a debit card, and check-writing privileges.

How to invest $10,000: Top 11 ways to allocate it right now

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on November 14, 2023

Got $10k to invest? Depending on your situation, this could include stashing $10k in a savings account, investing in ETFs, or paying off high-interest debt.

How to pay your bills when you have no money

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on September 8, 2023

If you have no money and can’t pay your bills, the first thing you should do is call your collectors and see if they can work with you. From there, look into government assistance programs in your area or try to find ways to bring in extra cash.

How to cut your grocery bill by 90%: is it possible?

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on September 11, 2023

Wondering how to save money on groceries? There are several ways you can slash your grocery bill by up to 90% — whether it’s by shopping at discount stores, planning your meals around sales, using coupons, or buying in bulk.

18 tips to help you manage your money while traveling

Written by Cassidy Horton • Edited by David Weliver • Last updated on September 13, 2023

Keeping your money safe while traveling starts before you depart. Manage your money well by checking your cards’ foreign transaction fees, getting some local currency, and storing your money securely. When you return, pay off your credit card and check your accounts for suspicious charges.