Did You Tell Your Money What to Do? Learn how to spend your money with intention with a Spending Plan. Couples are made up of a saver…and a spender. Which one are you? The saver LOVES the idea of a budget. The spender calls them a party-pooper. The spender hates the idea of a [...]
Do you know how long it will take you to get out of debt? When will you be debt-free? There was a time in my life when I had debt. In my mind, it was ok because I was paying on-time each month. I was “playing by the rules”: No late payments and my [...]
A fresh approach to spending can help put some sizzle in your retirement savings Despite all the budgeting and cash flow tracking apps available, many people still struggle to manage their spending habits on a daily basis. What if there was a simple blueprint you could follow that could help you manage the way [...]
Teach Your Children Well - 10 Steps to Financial Education Teaching your children to be financially responsible is one of life’s critical lessons. As your children mature, you will have many opportunities to teach them about good financial management, from kindergarten to adulthood. Financial Education in the Early years STEP 1. Shop with your young [...]
Tips on Understanding Your Credit Report, and Fixing Any Errors You May Find Following are six of the key items that appear on a credit report, with tips on how to fix any errors you may find: Personal information - Is your name, Social Security number, address and other personal information accurate? If not, contact [...]
Near-retirees and midcareer workers feeling similar stress as recent college grads. There’s no doubt that the rising cost of college is putting lots of financial stress on American workers. Frequently, the cost of a 4-year private university is more than the average cost of a home in most areas of the country. Here is a snapshot [...]
