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
It may be difficult to imagine your parents needing to lean on you for help as they get older. They’ve always been the ones to give you a hand and keep you moving in the right direction in life. But one day, the roles may be reversed. If you’ll be the primary caregiver for your Read More
Most people have a day job that keeps the bills paid and their career moving forward. If you’re reading this post, you probably have a little something on the side too. It’s that “thing” that makes your face light up and gets your creative juices flowing. Hopefully it will better the world and enrich your Read More
Keeping your finances on the up and up every month can be quite stressful. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If you’re ready to start getting moving in the right direction, or just need a little reminder now and then, there are plenty of apps out there to help. Here are a few Read More
By now, you’ve probably heard your buddies chatting about all the money they’re raking in trading cryptos, and how they’ve figured it all out. Don’t feel like you’re behind the times if you have no idea what’s going on. Cryptocurrencies are the new kids on the block of the investment world, if you can even Read More
Helping the next generation foot the bill for college is one of the most common financial goals out there for parents. With the cost of a college degree on an upward trajectory, parents are having to double down on saving more than ever. Unfortunately, the rise in tuition isn’t the only shift that’s putting families Read More
When you hear the phrase “personal finance”, do your eyes glaze over? Does your mind wander to your weekend plans and that new restaurant that just opened in your neighborhood? How about when you hear the words “financial advisor”? Let me guess. Images of old guys in suits surrounded by wood paneling, droning on and Read More
Inheritances often throw people for a loop. It can be an emotional rollercoaster as you figure out what to do. You’re going about your day-to-day life, and suddenly, your financial situation is completely changed. You may feel like other people around you don’t understand, have some guilt about your good fortune, or something else altogether. Read More
Financial uncertainty is one of the biggest life stresses in the U.S. these days. Living paycheck to paycheck, grappling with student loans, managing credit card debt, scrambling to cover unexpected expenses…the list goes on and on. These worries impact lots of people from all income levels. In fact, many high earning Americans are living just Read More
Let’s finish this year off strong with the last trending financial topics of 2017: September: Natural disasters – The financial side The U.S. is already facing an unprecedented hurricane season this year. What are the financial impacts of these natural disasters? Residents in affected areas can have a very hard time getting back on their feet. Read More
