Bringing up debt in any conversation can feel like a social taboo. Oddly enough, the more intimate the relationship, the more awkward debt discussions can be. We worry we will suddenly be viewed in a negative light: “What if they judge me? What if they start lecturing me? What if my financial burden creates this Read More
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How to simplify (and pay off!) your credit card debt
It doesn’t take much to get into credit card trouble in today’s “swipe it and forget it” economy. Nearly every store is plastic-for-payment friendly. You don’t even have to open your wallet! Tapping your phone or watch will do. Online shopping is easier than ever. Months can literally fly by without your having to touch Read More
#Trending: What’s been on our radar in the world of finance
Happy summer guys! How is the year halfway over already?? We hope you’re out and about enjoying all that the warm weather has to offer. If you’ve taken a breather from the personal finance happenings over the past few months, don’t fret! We’ve got your recap right here. These are the topics we’ve been focused Read More
College graduation delays: A drag on the family finances
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
Cohabiting: Five ways to align your finances in your relationship
Living together, and unmarried? Join the crowd! More and more couples are holding off on those wedding vows, or scrapping the whole idea of marriage all together. In fact, recent research shows that only 26% of adults between the ages of 18 and 32 are married. What are they doing instead? Many are still in Read More
Money Mishaps (Part 4): Racked up the debt because you could
Here we go with the fourth and final millennial money blunder of our series: racking up debt. Now you might be saying, “Oh that’s not me, I always pay my credit card on time!” Kudos to you if you’re debt-free, but we’ve all had some credit card bills drag us down from time to time. Read More
Money Mishaps (Part 2): Didn’t save for retirement right after college
It’s time for the next millennial money blunder in our series. Everyone knows saving for retirement is important, right? You hear it all the time, from your parents, in the news, from us. Why then is it so darn hard to get started? Well, life happens to you, bills start piling up, and slowly but Read More
Money Mishaps (Part 1): Bought a first house at the wrong time
Welcome to our new blog series about those money blunders of the past. Specifically, the ones that have made us older millennials, who came out of college in the mid-2000’s, who we are today. Learning from the trials and tribulations of others can be beneficial, right? Stories like these crop up all the time these Read More
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 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
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