6 Simple Ways To Become More Disciplined With Money, According to Rachel Cruze

Ashley Donohoe  GOBankingRates   Fri, December 19, 2025

The latest Ramsey Solutions State of Personal Finance report found that only 51% of American adults reported being happy with their finances, and 50% worried about money every day. Many Americans also reported problems paying for essentials and building their savings.

If you’re not disciplined with money, you’ll likely find yourself stressed and unhappy about your financial security and struggle to achieve your goals and grow your wealth. However, you can take steps to become more aware of your financial situation and avoid unwise spending decisions

15 Tactics to Encourage Financial Independence in Adult Kids

Wealthy Single Mommy  Creator   Sat, November 8, 2025

The secret is smart boundaries that build their independence without destroying your relationship or retirement plans.

Your basement dweller is 28. Your kitchen raider is 32. You’re ready to travel but can’t afford it because someone else’s phone bill, car insurance, and grocery habit are eating your budget alive. You’re not alone in this mess. One in three American adults aged 18-34 live with their parents, and it’s hitting record highs not seen since the 1940s. While high housing costs and student debt averaging $38,375 per borrower make launching harder than when we were young, that doesn’t mean you should accept permanent dependency. The secret is smart boundaries that build their independence without destroying your relationship or retirement plans.