
Credit Card Debt-Easy to Get In, Hard to Get Out
The biggest challenge with credit cards is that it allows consumers to spend amounts of money in excess of what they can afford, ultimately leading to debt. Debt happens for all sorts of reasons, but it can be very difficult to get out of due to the high interest rates charged.

What Is a Financial Advisor And Do You Need One?
A financial advisor (or planner) is a broad term and is generally used to refer to a professional who helps create a financial plan, gives advice, or manages your money. Here is what you need to know before hiring a financial advisor.

Micro-Investing: What You Should Know
Micro-investing is the process of routinely investing small amounts of money. Many people participate because it is easy to set up, and the amounts of money invested each time are so small that you won’t even notice the money has gone into an investment account.

Net Worth
Net Worth helps us assess our financial health, but most of us don’t track it, and some might not even know how to calculate it.

What Hiding Chocolates from My Wife Taught Us About Money
My wife has a weakness. That weakness is called Lindt Chocolate Truffles.

Is Nursing Grad School Right for you?
If you are an RN and have considered advancing your education and practice, here are three reasons that will help you identify if grad school is right for you.

Five Factors for Successful Investing
Although investing can appear complicated and saving for the long-term can be intimidating, it doesn’t have to be.

The Savings Rate Secret
Your Savings Rate has a greater direct impact on your ability to accumulate wealth than ANY other concept regardless of your income level.

What Hiding Chocolates from My Wife Taught Us About Money
My wife has a weakness. That weakness is called Lindt Chocolate Truffles.

Net Worth
Net Worth helps us assess our financial health, but most of us don’t track it, and some might not even know how to calculate it.

Considering a Mortgage Refinance?
Do you want to lower your interest rate, reduce your mortgage term or lower your monthly payments?

Your Priorities, Your Budget
The cornerstone of every good financial plan is a Budget. Don’t worry; this won’t be nearly as painful as you think.
Hey There! I’m Matt, and I am a Pediatric Nurse Anesthetist and creator of the Scrubs Money Life blog. I am dedicated to helping Nurses, and other healthcare professionals improve their financial health. But, SML is more than just money talk; you will also find nursing and career tips. Welcome! Start here.
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