Take control of your financial future
When you’re saving for retirement, one of the questions that will be sure to come up is: Can I contribute to both a 401k and IRA? Both types of retirement plans are great ways to build up your nest egg through disciplined savings and compound growth. But they can also offer some unique tax benefits... Continue Reading →
Money can be a tricky thing to talk to your partner about. Sometimes we avoid it because it makes us uncomfortable or we don’t want to start a fight. However, if there’s a problem that needs to be addressed and it continues to go unresolved, then it could fester into trouble for your relationship. As... Continue Reading →
Do you wish you could pay off your student loans as quickly as possible? Are you starting to feel like you’re beginning adulthood with more debt than you can handle? According to the site EducaitonData.org, the average borrower has a balance of $36,510 in federal loans and $54,921 in private loans. Making payments over the... Continue Reading →
Does all of the hype around Bitcoin get you asking yourself: Should I invest in cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency or “crypto” for short has been all the rage over the past decade. In fact, it’s become so popular that it’s believed nearly 50 million people will buy crypto for the first time by next year. When you... Continue Reading →
There’s a little rule that I have when it comes to spending money: Never buy something for free. What does that mean? It means that every time I make a purchase, I’m expecting to get something in return or be rewarded in some fashion. That might sound crazy, but it’s something I’ve been doing for... Continue Reading →
There are hundreds of good reasons to save your money. But if you're not stashing it in the right place, then chances are your money isn't going to be put to work and grow as efficiently as it could. In this post, we'll go over seven of the best places to save your money for... Continue Reading →
Do you often worry about money? If so, then you're not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, at least 72 percent of American's report feeling stressed about their finances. This is due to a variety of factors such as mounting debt, loss of employment, not being able to make ends meet, and uncertainty about... Continue Reading →
Your credit score is undeniably one of the most important numbers of your adult life. It’s something that not only determines whether or not you’ll get approved for a credit card, but also if you can open a bank account, have a cell phone plan, set up utilities (like gas and electricity), and even find... Continue Reading →
Are you interested in buying stocks? Owning shares of well-known, profitable companies has been one of the best-known ways to acquire wealth over the past century. Additionally, several well-known companies like GameStop and AMC have received tons of media attention in 2021 as so-called “meme stocks”. Their rapid gains have inspired many to give stocks... Continue Reading →
Traveling around the world and going on vacations is one of my favorite things to do with my family. But between the cost of the flights, lodging, and ground transportation, it can get pretty expensive quickly. One study from American Express found that the average family of four spends roughly $4,580 to go on vacation.... Continue Reading →
