Archives : Feb-2019

Anna Davies Saving for college can feel daunting. Not only are projected tuition rates jaw-dropping — with some projections suggesting that private tuition will cost nearly half a million dollars in 18 years — but it’s also hard to sift through information about the optimal savings plan that’s right for […]

Ever wondered why personal finance and life’s general wisdom have so much in common? If you look at the personal finance advice on the internet today, you will notice that the essence of all such pieces on the internet doesn’t seem like an extraterrestrial entity. In fact, they all appear […]

You didn’t pay any mind before accruing massive credit card debt or did you? You found something eye-catching at the store and WHAM! you swiped your credit card flamboyantly to quench your thirst for shopping. Now you have a colossal level of debt and the credit card companies mean business. […]

Sage Evans Be prepared for the unexpected with a rainy day fund. Life is unpredictable, which is why a rainy day fund is one of the most important components of a sound financial foundation. Even the most prepared, organized people can be caught off guard and put into a difficult […]

Ben Moore Savings bonds are intrinsically tied to American ideals, serving as a way for American citizens to grow and save their money while supporting the country. They were originally conceived by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to help finance World War II. The Patriot Bond was created after the devastating […]

Jamie Cattanach iStock Hiring a financial advisor can be an excellent way to maximize your financial strategy and ensure you’re doing all you can to meet your money-related goals. A qualified financial professional can set you up for success, whether it’s planning, saving or investing you need help with. Just […]

Remember the meltdown that Ross was having in F.R.I.E.N.D.S when he discovered that his “Best Friend Joey” and his ex-girlfriend Rachel are willing to be in a relationship?! Well even if you don’t then I certainly do because it was Ross who inspired me to stir up a pitcher of […]

Dori Zinn Building your retirement savings throughout a lifetime takes a lot of hard work and dedication. And if you’re going through a hard time, taking money out from your retirement savings can be tempting. But early retirement withdrawal has a lot of drawbacks that could hurt you in the […]

Dori Zinn Getting a new job is stressful. You have to familiarize yourself with an entirely new company and learn entirely new job functions and processes. And when it comes to tying up any loose ends from your old job, deciding how to handle your old employer-sponsored 401(k) is probably […]

Anna Davies iStock Whether you want to actively buy and sell stocks, open a Roth IRA, or just explore different investing strategies, you’ve probably come across some recommendations and reviews of brokerages. But what is a brokerage? How does a broker work for you and your money, and what should […]