How much are your investments costing you?
Whenever people talk investing, one of the main topics that comes up is returns. How much money will investments make over time? Higher returns = better investments, right? But here’s… …
Prepping your finances for new baby
Already have a baby on the way? Thinking about starting a family soon? Congrats! Adding a baby to your family is exciting, overwhelming, stressful, draining, and thrilling, all wrapped up… …
The ins and outs of emergency funds
Ever had your car break down, been forced to do a major home renovation, or suddenly lost your job? If your answer is no, consider yourself super lucky. Unexpected things… …
How financial planning is like following a recipe
Do you remember the first time you tried to cook something from scratch? You tracked down a recipe, grabbed the ingredients, mixed and stirred, waited for the timer to go… …
Six financial questions to ask yourself before starting a new business
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… …
Striking a balance: Saving for retirement AND your kids’ college
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… …
Three financial concepts you need to understand now
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… …
What changing jobs means for your finances
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,… …
Time for your January financial tune-up
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… …
Three signs your parents may need help managing their finances
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… …