When you're young and in your 20s, saving your money is the last thing on your mind. For many people, this is the first time they've ever had a professional job and are earning "real money" from something other than a part-time summer job. Their first impulse might be to spend it on something fun... Continue Reading →

What would you do if you suddenly were faced with a major expense like a $1,000+ car repair or the roof started to leak? Or what about if another pandemic were to strike and put you out of work indefinitely? According to a nationwide poll by Bankrate, fewer than 4 in 10 Americans have enough... Continue Reading →

Saving money isn’t always just about restraining yourself from unnecessary purchases and shopping around for the best price. An often-underutilized approach is to focus on making changes to your lifestyle that will incrementally make steps towards financial success.  The good news is that not only will adopting these habits put more money back into your... Continue Reading →

Are stuck trying to determine how much money you should be contributing to your 401k? It's a tough decision to make because even though you know that more is better, you also probably need your money now. So how much do set aside without cutting your paycheck down to the bone? Most financial advisors will... Continue Reading →

You’ve probably heard someone tell you already that you need to be saying more money if you want to make a big purchase (like a down payment on a house) or be able to retire someday. But between all the bills and expenses, that’s easier said than done. Fortunately, living paycheck to paycheck does not... Continue Reading →

If there’s one retirement account that nearly everyone should consider making part of their nest egg, it’s a Roth IRA.  Since their invention, Roth IRAs have been hailed by financial gurus and retirement planners alike as one of the best deals you can get. This is not only because of the unique and creative way... Continue Reading →

Your taxes may not officially be due until April 15th of the following year. However, there are steps you can start taking now to get prepared and possibly even reduce how much you’ll have to pay to the IRS. In this post, we’ll go through seven helpful tips you can use to make sure you’re... Continue Reading →

Has your employer invited you to participate in their 401k plan? If this is your first job or you’re new to retirement planning, then naturally you’re going to have some questions. The first thing to know about 401k plans is that they are now one of the most popular ways that Americans save for retirement.... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →