Unhappy with your current financial situation? Your daily habits may be to blame.
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted us more than we could ever have imagined in the beginning of 2020. Students and teachers had to quickly transition to online learning. Many people were laid off and furloughed with no financial backup plan. And now we’re facing the tough decision of whether to send our kids back to school in the fall. If you have a child starting or going back to college, there are so many factors...
College represents a time of independence in a young adult’s life. It may be the first time that your child has almost complete control over their own finances. From deciding how to use their spending money to deciphering student loan options, it can be difficult for students to adjust to the financial side of college living. But it’s a great time for them to learn how responsibility and planning can lead to success, both for...
Setting a finance-related resolution in 2022? Here are some ideas to help you stay on track.
It may be easier to stick to your financial goals if you have a strong investment philosophy in place.
One of the best ways to prepare for the cost of college is to start saving early. Here are some pros and cons of a 529 savings plan to consider.
If your kids are starting to enter the workforce, whether it’s a part-time job just for the summer or a full-time job after graduation, it’s essential they know how to practice healthy financial habits.
It's not always pleasant to think about the possibility of needing long-term care, but it's a necessary part of getting older.
Anyone who has ever rented a car knows that cringing feeling that comes up when the rental agent asks whether you want to purchase rental car insurance. It’s made worse when the agent goes into a pitch about how most people’s auto insurance won’t cover all of the costs incurred should the car be damaged or stolen.
If you’re just starting to take charge of your financial future, it can be stressful approaching financial planning with confidence. Do you ever talk to your bank or financial manager and think that they’re speaking a foreign language?
Remember your mid-twenties when retirement seemed like a lifetime away, and living paycheck to paycheck was not only the norm, but your reality. ‘If only I knew then what I know now’ can be heard echoing throughout offices in banks around the country.
Even if you're not ready to retire, understanding how you benefit from Social Security can help with your retirement plans.
