Whether you’re in your teens or nearing retirement, it’s never the wrong time to start taking control of your financial future. Of course, the sooner you start, the better off you’ll be later in life. Just realize this: If you don’t take control now, your...
Jokey tweets and scathing columns may lead many to believe that Millennials are responsible for their own financial distress, but the truth is that this particular generation does deal with unique issues that previous generations did not. For instance, they may carry a similar amount...
From the moment your kids are born, you begin teaching them about life. The older they become, the more complex the lessons. As they stare down their last year of high school or first year of college, you’ve come to realize that you need to...
Over four million women aged 65 and older in America today are living in poverty. That translates to a yearly income at or below $11,756. At less than $1000 per month, money is stretched thin as can be for these women. Groceries alone account for...
According to a recent Gallup poll, about 40% of Americans opted not to take a vacation last year. Chances are that many people felt they couldn’t financially afford to get away with their family at some point in the year. That doesn’t need to be...
June is a big month for weddings, so we have nuptials on the brain! While future brides have plenty to think about when it comes to budgeting and finances, most of those thoughts are for the wedding itself. As important as it is to manage...
A variety of emotions can be associated with the so-called empty nest that accompanies the leaving of the last child from a family’s home. As a parent in this situation, you will probably feel some sadness. Along with that, you might feel some anxiety about...
When you said your wedding vows, you probably didn’t think too much about the phrase, “’Til death do us part.” It isn’t the kind of thing that new brides and grooms discuss at much length. Most probably have an image of living into the days...
As the school year comes to a close, senior year students are looking more toward what’s ahead than what they have just finished. What’s ahead for many is continuing education or a life on their own. Questions that may be swirling through their minds could...
As a working adult in your forties, you might feel life is all set, and you’re right on track for a happy retirement. After all, you have been contributing to your 401k since the day you first started working. What else could there be left...
