Joe Biden will soon be sworn in as our 46th President. Many Americans have been thinking about how that will impact their personal finances, especially college bound students and their parents. Out on the campaign trail, the Biden-Harris team often talked about forgiving student loans. So, does that mean you should right now consider taking […]
With continued stay-at-home orders and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the personal finances of so many Americans, the Holiday Season certainly is feeling a little less merry this year. But that doesn’t mean all gifts for the holidays have to stop. You can still give your family Holiday gifts. It may just take […]
Are you the primary source of income for your family? If so, then you know that it is not only your responsibility to “bring home the bacon,” but protect your family from a financial crisis. If 2020 has taught us anything else, you have to be armed with financial tools in order to protect your […]
Among the carols, lights, and jingle bells, another thing you can be sure that comes around every Holiday Season is thieves and scammers. In fact, hackers and identity thieves are particularly active around the Holidays. You may have even already been the victim of Identity theft and not even know it. The impact of having […]
Why do you think most retirees want a big sum of money for retirement? So they can travel? Buy and enjoy expensive things they feel they now deserve? The real answer may surprise you. Why seniors actually want retirement money According to a survey by financial adviser Edward Jones, the primary purpose of money to […]
The COVID-19 crisis has been devastating to the personal finances of many Americans. However, there is one way that experts say the pandemic has actually helped some people better prepare and learn how to retire. According to a recent survey conducted by Charles Schwab, there is a bit of a silver lining in the pandemic. […]
You may not be a millionaire, but you can manage your money like one. Doing so can bring you that much closer to your ultimate financial goals! Newsweek recently published the results of interviews with 100 millionaires and found out that most of them manage and grow their money in strikingly similar ways. You may […]
“What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is yours.” But is that always the best approach when it comes to sharing your personal finances with your spouse? The experts say there are times when it is a good idea for married couples to combine their personal finances, and other times when that might not be […]
Who wouldn’t want to make an extra $100 per day, especially in these trying times! Making an extra $100 a day may sound like a lot of money, and it is, so do not expect these methods to be easy “get rich quick schemes.” But, if you are willing to work at it, even during […]
It’s coming up on the time you may be ready to retire. Are you sure that you are ready? Ask yourself these five questions first. 1. Where Are You Planning on Living? Where you are thinking about retiring will have a major impact on your financial situation and your ability to retire well. This is […]