5 Tips to Help You Save More Toward Your Retirement
Think back to your most recent savings goal. How long did you have to save in order to reach it? Was it a concert ticket or some new shoes that took a few weeks of budgeting? Was it a big-ticket…
5 Simple Steps Towards Paying Off Your Debt
The vast majority of us have debt. Whether it’s credit card debt, student loans, or all of the above – the truth is, we’d all rather be out of it. Here are some steps to getting out of debt. 1.…
Refinance Your Home
You might be one of many Americans who could benefit from refinancing your home. About 3 million borrowers could save at least $200 a month by refinancing. By refinancing and locking in a better rate on your loan, you could…
Financial Tips for Turbulent Times
Whether you're an older worker with seemingly few options to recoup significant investment losses, or a younger worker with minimal or no investment savings at all, don't let a difficult financial climate scare you by not taking any action at…
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…
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…
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…
6 Side Hustles to Bring in Extra Cash
You’ve sold your clothes, held yard sales, used coupons and had savings plans. You don’t have anything else to sell, you’re impatient to wait a year to reach your $1,000 goal, and you could use a more steady, residual income. Here are some side-hustles that can bring you more cash more frequently!
Rising Interest Rates: What do they mean for you?
You’ve heard the saying, “what goes up, must come down.” This is true of interest rates,
3 Ways to Counter the Effects of Inflation
When most people think of inflation, their response is usually similar to when they see a vintage advertisement:
The Effect of Time on Investing
Investing can seem like a very risky, complex and fast-moving process. With endless combinations of investment vehicles to choose from,
The Benefits of Having a Savings Account While in College
College offers students many unique opportunities for novel experiences and personal introspection. Many who attend college find that those experiences change them for the better; improving their self-awareness and understanding of the world at large. However, the college years are more than just a time to gain valuable job skills or a deeper appreciation for an academic subject.