I’m a big savings nerd. These are the biggest money mistakes I see people make.

I’m a big savings nerd. These are the biggest money mistakes I see people make.

Key Points Some people like to share financial advice to help others. A Reddit user points out that consumers commonly overpay for certain purchases and don’t utilize the right savings accounts. They think working with a financial advisor is also key. Are you ahead, or behind on your financial goals? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to help you answer that today. Each advisor has been carefully vetted,…

Financial blind spots: The mistakes we don’t know we’re making

The thing about blind spots is that we can’t see them. That’s what makes them so tricky—and often costly, especially when dealing with money. It came as a surprise when my wife, Mika, recently told me that I needed to work on my grocery store etiquette. Who knew there even was such a thing? I’m just trying to hunt and gather and get outta there. Yet, after Mika explained it to me, it made perfect sense. There’s a flow to the grocery store, and m…