Youth: Saving for Something Important
Learning how to save money is important, whether you have a lot or a little. These tips will help you get started young. Step 1. Start at the finish line To begin, start at the end. Yes, that sounds weird,…
The Best Time to Buy Your Favorite Products
Stores and manufacturers like to offer deep discounts on certain popular products at specific times of the year. If you love a good sale (and who doesn’t?), time your purchases so you can take full advantage of these traditions. The…
Travel Hacks to Keep It a Safe Trip!
Traveling to new cities and countries is fun and exciting. To make sure you have a great time and only create happy memories of your adventure, keep these travel hacks in mind. Keep important medical information on your phone If…
Get Wealthy, Not Rich: Change How You Think About Money
How do you define wealth? The standard definition is that wealth is “a large amount of money and possessions." But consider this definition: wealth is the difference between what you are earning and what you are spending. Most of us…
Retirement: How Much Do You Need to Save?
Do you know how much you can expect from Social Security in retirement—or from any pension plan you have? Do you know how much you need to save to make up the shortfall in your desired retirement income? Gather information…
Understand Your Summer Paycheck
Ever wonder what happens to the money in your paychecks from your summer job? You'll soon find out that you're not the only one who has claims on what you earn! Example: You work 25 hours over a two-week pay…
Financial Tips for New Parents
Are you starting a family or maybe just thinking about it? As a new parent, you want to make sure you can provide your child/ren with a safe, secure home. In addition to getting baby gates and corner bumpers, it’s…
Tidying Up Your Finances
You’ve probably seen or at least heard about the show “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” which aims to help people clear the clutter from their homes. Marie asks participants to assess each item and determine whether it “sparks joy” for…
Financial Advice for New College Graduates
You did it! You finally got your degree! You’re probably going to start handling all your own finances too (if you haven’t already started). Here is some financial advice to help you get a good start. Student Loan Repayment In…
College Expenses To Budget For
Planning for college? Getting a college degree is a great investment, but it does come at a significant cost. In addition to tuition, there are a few other expenses you’ll have to plan for. While it may seem daunting, don’t…
Saving for Summer Fun!
Are you looking forward to the summer? Maybe planning a vacation, but not sure how you’ll afford it? Here are a few ways to help you save and earn extra money so you can enjoy some summer fun. Automatic Transfer…
Science Behind Saving
Saving your money isn’t always easy, especially when you don’t have a lot to spare. After paying all your usual expenses, there may be very little “fun” money at the end of the month. When we do find ourselves with…