Speaking from personal experience, I can say it’s almost automatic sometimes. I remember one particular week when everything felt like too much. Work meetings were piling up, my inbox was overflowing, and I hadn’t slept well in days. On my lunch break, I jumped onto...
Picture this: You’re out to dinner with your partner, celebrating an anniversary. The food is great, the conversation is flowing, and then the check arrives. You instinctively reach for your wallet, but they stop you. “Let’s split it.” You pause. You make twice their...
As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics used by scammers. One area of concern is the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) scams, where fraudsters use AI to trick unsuspecting individuals into giving away their money or personal information. AI uses new...
The holiday season is a time filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness. It's a time when we can take a break from our daily routines and indulge in festivities. However, amidst all the excitement, it's essential not to overlook the financial aspect of the holidays....
When it comes to financial advice, it’s important to be aware of the good advice and the bad. Unfortunately, bad financial advice is everywhere and it can lead to some costly mistakes. It’s important to be able to recognize bad advice and to make sure you don’t follow...
The world of finance and investments is notorious for its extensive use of jargon. With a goal to enhance financial literacy and make the world of money more transparent, we have our “monthly jargon” articles that focus on debunking financial terms that are often used...
Like most people, you probably have a vivid, exciting picture of what your ideal retirement will look like. Maybe it’s spending time with family at a beach house, crossing off the books that have accumulated on your to-read list, or finally being able to volunteer...
The world of finance and investments is notorious for its extensive use of jargon. With a goal of enhancing financial literacy and making the world of money more transparent, we have our “monthly jargon” post that focuses on debunking financial terms that are...
The world of finance and investments is notorious for its extensive use of jargon. With a goal of enhancing financial literacy and making the world of money more transparent, we are committing to a “monthly jargon” post that focuses on debunking various financial...
When you start to think about the ways in which you can live a more frugal life, the possibilities are endless. However, saving isn't always about cutting everything out. Instead, you can focus on small opportunities to help put away a few extra dollars here and there...
The amount of personal information shared online has never been higher, making individuals more vulnerable to cyber threats, scams, and financial fraud. Whether it’s hackers looking for weak passwords or scammers exploiting overshared details, staying secure requires...
OK, maybe the title of this post is a bit harsh. But let’s be honest: life is short. We should enjoy our time on this lovely earth while we are here. Before we go any further, let’s be clear: what I DON’T mean is that we should all live beyond our means and rack up a...
Conversations that bring money into play are notoriously difficult to have. As parents, we want to help and support our children in every way we can – even if doing so is at our own financial expense. When it comes to setting your young adult kids financially free:...
As a growing number of Americans begin to provide caregiving assistance to aging parents and family members, the need for caregiver support is quickly rising. In fact, 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months...
Are you thinking about your financial future? Whether you’re just starting your career or looking forward to retirement, taking steps to secure your financial life is always important. But how do you know what steps to take and when? Everyone’s money journey looks...
Creating a successful budget can be hard enough when you have a consistent income, but what if your salary is a little more on the unpredictable side? One month you may be flush with cash to cover your bills, while the next doesn't stack up quite as well. More...
While we recognize that not everyone finds budgeting as enthralling as we do, taking control of your finances can have substantial benefits which can set you up for success in other aspects of your life, such as retirement. Did you know, budgeting is known to reduce...
Anticipating the day your child leaves for college likely brings a wave of mixed emotions—perhaps pride in his or her achievements, sadness at him or her leaving the nest, excitement about a cleaner house and smaller grocery list, and concern at the thought of paying...
Even the most diligent budgeters can get off track, especially when faced with these notorious budget busters. The best way to stay on target is to be aware of where your spending may go wrong and do your best to avoid it. 1. Impulse purchasesIt’s all too easy to...