How a Spouse Who Still Works Can Affect Your Retirement
Even if you’re opposites in many ways, the beliefs, values, and activities you share in common with your spouse probably help your marriage work. Retirement can throw this balance off…
How the Debt Snowball Works
You may have heard of Dave Ramsey’s debt snowball as a popular method for getting out of debt. We’re going to share how the debt snowball works so you can…
Life Skills for Preparing your Children for Adulthood
As a parent of three teenagers it’s clear to me that more than ever before that there are gaps in their formal education and to ensure that they have a…
How College Freshman Can Get A Head Start Financially
"I'll figure out the money part when I graduate and start making real money." As a college freshman, this was a common conversation that I found myself having with my…
How Long Will My Money Last In Retirement?
Have you ever asked yourself how long will my money last? If you've come to the conclusion that Social Security alone will not provide you with the retirement you're looking…
Drowning in Debt? Try These Simple Recovery Steps
Are you drowning in debt? You are not alone. 8 out of 10 Americans are also facing debt issues in one way or another. Americans are drowning in debt because…
Are Student Credit Cards a Good Idea?
Graduating from high school to college is a significant achievement for many students. But with it comes a time to try out many things for the first time, one of…
How To Keep Your Variable Expenses To A Minimum
As an adult, there are many expenses that you just can’t avoid. Housing, food, and energy costs are all essential, but, there are a few things that you can do…
How to Spring Clean Up Your Finances
Are you ready for a spring clean up? With springtime in full effect, you're likely itching to dust and declutter your living space for a fresh start to the season.…
Songs About Money We Love
Do you have any songs about money stuck in your head? Music can be very inspirational and motivating for many different reasons. I listen to most genres of music, rock…
American Workers Struggle to Save Money
American workers are enjoying historically low unemployment rates. But just because they are working, that doesn't mean they have enough money to save. It appears many American workers can't do…
Debt by State Statistics: How Does Yours Rank?
Debt comes in all shapes and sizes. There's student debt, mortgage debt, and credit card debt, just to name a few. My family and I lived with consumer debt for…