No matter how much money you earn per year or what your line of work is, it’s always a great idea to remember the latest financial tips and strategies to keep your money in good shape. Even millionaires have the potential to go broke if they spend recklessly and lose track of their finances, while […]
How to Teach Your Children About Budgeting
Budgeting is all about preserving resources until a time when they’re most needed. But if you have children, you know that kids don’t think like this. For them, life is now-or-never: you get what you want as soon as you can and what happens in the future is anyone’s guess. This disconnect between present and […]
5 Tips To Keep Your Utility Bills From Nipping At Your Budget This Winter
Winter may be the time to get cozy by the fire and snuggle up with the kids. But it’s also the time when your monthly utilities can skyrocket and grind into your budget. Now that we’re in the thick of the coldest season, chances are you’ve been watching your thermostat like a hawk and paying […]
Wedding Costs Are Skyrocketing For Guests, But There Are Ways to Save
There’s no doubt about it: weddings cost a lot. Considering that 63% of brides say they feel a lot of pressure to have the perfect wedding, it’s no surprise that the wedding industry was valued at $72 billion in 2016. And according to Wedding Wire, the average wedding in 2018 cost an impressive $38,700. Between […]
Your Guide to Saving For a Medical Emergency
Between the high cost of living, low wages, and widespread debt, it’s no wonder that many Americans have virtually nothing saved. In fact, a recent Bankrate survey found that 28% of U.S. adults have no emergency savings whatsoever. And just 18% of Americans say they have enough saved to live off of for six months. […]
The 10 Best Cities In The U.S. For Homeowners To Pay Less In Taxes
When you’re looking for ways to save money, you may initially focus on the small stuff. While sticking to a budget for your weekly grocery list and cutting down on your energy expenses can give you some of the savings you’re searching for, many homeowners may want to consider a much bigger penny-pinching change: moving […]
4 Tips To Help You Put A Little More Money Away For Retirement
Everyone faces retirement at some point, and it’s a wise financial strategy to start saving for retirement as soon as you can. Unfortunately, up to 66% of Americans under 40 don’t have any retirement savings. “Many of us tend to say, ‘I’ll get to retirement savings later,’ or ‘I have all the time in the […]
5 Side Hustles That Can Help You Bring In More Money
If you’re among the 80% of Americans who are struggling with debt, your monthly loan payments are most likely some of your largest expenses. Some Americans are paying up to $300 a month for just their student loans, which is a major figure considering millennials earn less than the median national income. High debt and […]
Tips to Help You Quit Your Job With Grace
Learning to quit your job with grace is important. According to a recent Gallup poll in 2016, nearly six in 10 Millennials are open to getting a new job at any given time. It makes sense; after all, Millennials take pride in working for an organization with purpose. If they aren’t happy where they are, they […]
What to Expect when Meeting with a Financial Advisor
I’m excited to introduce to you Caleb Turbett, a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual! Caleb and I met through his wife, Kelly, who happens to also be my site’s guest fitness contributor! Kelly is all about physical fitness, but Caleb’s focus is on financial fitness, and both are extremely important whether you’re retiring or just starting […]