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
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
Let’s keep on going! On to the next big topics to look back on from this year: May: Financial planning is about more than just your net worth. Really, it’s true! The big misconception out there about financial planning is that it’s only for folks who have lots of money. That’s just not the case. Read More
As 2017 comes to a close, we’re taking a bit of time to look back at the top financial topics throughout the year. It’s been a busy one for sure! So grab a cup of coffee, get comfy, and have a little financial learning fun before the New Year is upon us. Here’s what’s been Read More
It’s a story we hear quite often from newlyweds. One person is ready get their financial lives in order after the wedding, and the other just isn’t all that interested. It’s an awkward position to be in for sure, particularly when you’re working to combine everything else in your new married life. So how do Read More
A lot of people hear the word “investing” and their eyes glaze over. They think: “That’s way too complicated”, or “That’s something only wealthy old people do.” Others just have too much going on in their day to day lives to even begin to consider it in the first place. We’re trying to change that. Read More
