If you have that entrepreneurial spirit, the prospect of starting your own business seems like a dream come true. You’re certainly not alone! Businesses with less than 20 employees make up 89% of America’s economy. That’s a lot of folks grinding it out in the small business world! There’s so much to think about before Read More
We all want our kids to have every opportunity in the world, and to achieve whatever they’re striving to accomplish. As parents, we provide them with every path to success that we can. One of the biggest financial goals out there for parents is to help pay to send their kids to college. Then reality Read More
Ah, homeownership. There’s so much to think about! First, a few things to keep in mind: This isn’t an anti-homeownership post. In fact, buying a house can be an excellent financial goal to accomplish. It can also be one of the biggest financial mistakes out there. Knowing what you’re really getting into is the best Read More
When you start managing your own finances, you’ll probably have boatloads of questions. You’ll Google things like “How long will it take to pay off my student loans?”, “How much should I contribute to my 401k?”, “What does my credit score mean?”, and “How do I figure out what to withhold for taxes?”. Adulting can Read More
You landed a new job?! Way to go! Call your family, text your friends, and get your celebration on. Then, once you’ve had some time to soak it all in, buckle down and take a look at what your new position means for your finances. Give these questions some thought, plan for them in advance, Read More
It’s January already!? How did that happen? Last year was a whirlwind for sure, but now that the holidays are behind us and things are quieting down, it’s time to focus on yourself and your personal goals. Is getting your finances in order at the top of your resolutions list? We surely hope so! If Read More
It’s hard to imagine your parents needing help with anything, right? They’ve always been the ones to help you, give you advice, and guide you in life. But at some point, things will start to shift in your relationship. Your roles will transition to you being the one responsible for making sure they have what Read More
It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us, and New Year’s is right around the corner. Hard to believe it, right? While you may be thinking it’s a bit early to be jotting down resolutions, why wait till the New Year to get started? It’s never too early to work on Read More
If you’re a young millennial, you may think that nothing’s going to stop you now. You’ve finished school, and are ready to take on all the responsibility of being a real grownup with gusto. Bring it on world, you’re prepared to handle anything! You want to work hard, play hard, and enjoy yourself. Unfortunately, if Read More
Oh, the adventures of traveling abroad: exploring new cultures, eating delicious local foods, perusing historical sites. Millennials adore traveling, and are refusing the mentality of putting off big trips until their golden years. In fact, a recent study showed that 65% of millennials planned on traveling to one of their “bucket list” destinations in 2016 Read More
