The system
The Twelve Houses of Money
Astrologers have long used twelve “houses” to divide up a human life. Home. Partners. Shared debts. Career. It turns out to be a useful checklist for your finances.
ISelf and bodyHealth insuranceHealth Insurance Deductibles Explained: How to Compare Plans by Total CostIIWhat you ownSavings accountsHigh-Yield Savings vs CDs: How to Build an Emergency Fund That EarnsIIIShort journeysCar insuranceWhy Your Car Insurance Costs So Much (and 7 Ways to Lower It Safely)IVHomeMortgage and refinanceMortgage Rates Explained: Fixed vs ARM, Points, PMI and When to RefinanceVRisk and creationInvesting basicsInvesting for Beginners: Index Funds, Fees and the Real Power of CompoundingVIDaily workBusiness insuranceSmall Business Insurance: What You Need, What You Can Skip and What It CoversVIIContracts and disputesHiring a lawyerPersonal Injury Lawyer Fees: How Contingency Works and What You Really KeepVIIIShared money and legacyLife insuranceTerm vs Whole Life Insurance: How Much Cover You Need and How to Buy ItIXHigher learningDegrees and student loansAre Online Degrees and Student Loans Worth It? How to Run the Numbers FirstXCareer and standingCareer and salaryHigh-Paying Careers Without the Hype, and How to Negotiate Your SalaryXIGains and networksFreelance taxesSelf-Employment Tax Explained: What Freelancers Should Set Aside Each QuarterXIIHidden lossesCredit card debtHow to Get Out of Credit Card Debt: Avalanche, Balance Transfers and Consolidation Loans
The mapping is our own editorial device, built on the houses’ traditional meanings. It gives you a complete tour of your finances. The guides themselves rest on ordinary math and public sources, with no astrology required.