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
Posts Categorized: Budgeting
Three financial resolutions to start planning for now
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
#Adulting: The eight signs you need a budget
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
Things that make you go “hmmm”: Teaching kids about money
Handling your own finances can be tough. Teaching those same important lessons to your offspring? Now that’s a whole other animal all together. Don’t sweat it. It takes years and years to understand how money works, so don’t expect your kids to know everything from birth. That being said, it’s uber important to teach kids Read More
The struggle is real: Top credit card terms to know
We’re just going to go ahead and assume that you or someone you know may have questions when it comes to credit card lingo. Sure, you technically know the difference between choosing credit or debit at the register, but have you taken the time to truly understand some of the more complicated terms and Read More
How to handle gifted funds
Have you been told that Granny and Gramps are gifting you a lump sum of money? Or a family member is gifting funds to your children? It happens more often than you’d think. What does this mean for you? Simply put, you are being offered a huge financial leg up in life. So now what Read More
Travel funds: Saving for your next big adventure
We totally get it. There’s nothing more exciting than going on a grand adventure with your friends, family or loved one. Travel changes the way we see the world, and gives us perspective in our lives. If travel is what you love to do, more power to you. Get out there and explore! Americans are Read More
Are you turning down easy money? Company retirement plans and employer matching explained.
It finally happened: You got a job! It’s full time and has all the things your parents have been talking to you about for months — benefits, paid vacation, great culture, a company retirement plan, and employer matching. After you call your parents, your SO and your BFF and post some witty, celebratory post on Read More