Let’s tackle the topic of lifestyle inflation. You may have never heard of it, but you’ve probably seen it play out with your friends and family a time or two. It’s an all too common tendency to get wrapped up in. Unfortunately, lifestyle inflation can wreak havoc on your financial wellbeing, lead to career stress, Read More
Your parents probably handled your finances growing up. They made sure you had what you needed, kept you from going off the money rails, and maybe even taught you about the inner workings of the financial household. Then at some point, you took over that responsibility. Your parents set you free to make your own Read More
Happy summer guys! How is the year halfway over already?? We hope you’re out and about enjoying all that the warm weather has to offer. If you’ve taken a breather from the personal finance happenings over the past few months, don’t fret! We’ve got your recap right here. These are the topics we’ve been focused Read More
Being named the Executor of a friend or family’s estate happens quite often. Many adult children are told that at some point they’ll be responsible for handling their parents’ financial affairs when the time comes. It’s hard enough to think about losing a loved one, much less thinking about what to do when you suddenly Read More
The real estate market is on the upswing. Great news for sellers! Unfortunately, for lots of people looking to buy, it’s becoming extremely difficult to find that perfect house whilst staying in line with their budget. Many people are tabling the idea all together. Others are deciding to purchase those not-so-perfect homes and go the Read More
Let’s talk social media. It affects virtually every aspect of our lives these days. Understandably so, as social platforms have become a convenient way to keep in touch, see what’s going on in our friends’ lives, hear about the next big festival, and catch a glimpse of that new dog/wine lover graphic tee. If you’re Read More
In case you don’t already know, I’m a gigantic fan of this city. Since I try to convince pretty much everyone I meet to move to RVA, I thought I’d go ahead and blog about why it’s such a fantastic place. Lots has changed in this city since I’ve been here, in all the best Read More
Ok, it’s go time. Or is it? You’re ready to take the plunge. Or are you? You want a place to call your own, but when should you make it happen? Family and friends are pushing you to buy. You hear things like: “It’s time for you to settle down.” “You should buy so you Read More
If you’ve been following the blog, you know we’re big believers in making sure your finances are on the right track. Even if you’re not exactly in the perfect spot (most of us aren’t), working towards getting yourself there is extremely important. Why? Because money impacts virtually every life decision you make. Simply put, money Read More
Did you know that 46% of workers spend three or more hours during the workweek dealing with or thinking about financial issues? And that 52% of workers are stressed out about their finances? It’s no wonder people struggle to focus around the office these days. Financial insecurity is a growing issue in America’s workplaces as Read More
