Take control of your financial future
There’s nothing better than a good summer vacation! Relaxing and taking a little time off work or school can be a good way to recharge. Plus, it's a great opportunity for families and couples to reconnect. However, summer travel can also be quite pricey. The average vacation cost for a single person in the U.S.... Continue Reading →
Stubbornly high inflation? Above average interest rates? Sketchy economic data? It’s no wonder that 63 percent of Americans say that their finances are a significant source of stress; according to a study by the American Psychological Association. While there are certainly some financial and economic indicators to take note of, the truth is that most... Continue Reading →
If you’ve ever sold your home, then you know that the closing process can be painful - not just because of the mountain of paperwork you have to sign, but because of all the money that gets deducted from your equity check after all is said and done. Going forward, that’s about to change! As... Continue Reading →
People always say that money doesn’t just fall out of the sky. But every once in a while - whether it's a bonus from work, an inheritance, or even lotto winnings - it does! Receiving an unplanned sum of money like this is referred to as a windfall. Although there is no set amount to... Continue Reading →
It’s no secret that one of the most attractive types of securities for investors to own are those that pay dividends. Dividends are the distributions that a company or fund chooses to give back to its shareholders - generally from the profits or gains that it generates. The more shares an investor owns, the more... Continue Reading →
Tired of everyone trying to subtly show off how rich they are - or at least appear to be? If so, then you're not alone. Gen Zers (as well as many others) are becoming fed up with the "quiet luxury" trend of 2023. This is when someone casually wears certain expensive items or spends their... Continue Reading →
According to Investor’s Business Daily, millennials are trading stocks far more frequently than those in Gen X or Gen Z. This is thanks mainly to brokerages no longer charging commissions and the accessibility to the market that trading apps provide. While it's admirable to see younger people embracing their financial future, it does also open... Continue Reading →
From selling things online to making deliveries, side hustles are becoming an increasingly common way for people to earn some extra cash. However, if you earned more than $400 last year, the IRS will have their hand out waiting to get their cut via taxes. Most people don’t realize it, but because you essentially have... Continue Reading →
The new year is a great time to commit yourself to a healthier lifestyle and shed a few unwanted pounds. However, the last thing you’ll want to do is pay to join a gym, visit it once or twice, and then never return. According to the website Exercise.com, 67 percent of people make this exact... Continue Reading →
It’s well known that money can be a touchy subject for couples. But it can also be destructive if differences have not been properly resolved. According to a study by Credit Karma, about one-third of respondents said they had ended a relationship over disagreements about their finances. Another 40 percent said that money leads to... Continue Reading →
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