A common financial dilemma is how to get out of debt the fastest, cheapest way possible. It comes down to three fundamental steps: Don't increase your debt. Reduce the interest rate you must pay. Reduce the ... Continue Reading
Retire Rich Using These 5 Tips
Planning for retirement can be confusing and a little scary. To do it right, it seems like we’re supposed to be clairvoyant and know exactly how long we’ll live and what our expenses will be after we stop working. We also ... Continue Reading
6 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt
One of the best ways to get a fresh start in your financial life is to pay off credit card debt. Carrying credit card balances from month to month and racking up interest charges is a waste of your financial ... Continue Reading
Debt and Death: The Financial Truth Everyone Should Know
A previous coworker and friend I’ll call Karen once asked me, “How will we ever pay off my father-in-law’s debt?” She confided that her in-law’s health was deteriorating and his growing debt balance was keeping her awake at ... Continue Reading
Micro Habits: 7 Tiny Changes That Create Financial Success
Habits lay the foundation for short- and long-term success with our health, wealth, and happiness; therefore, it’s critical to carefully examine our repetitive behaviors and thought patterns. They’re either moving you closer ... Continue Reading
How to Close a Credit Card Without Hurting Your Credit
While credit cards often get a bad rap, they’re powerful tools that can improve your financial life. Yes, mismanaging them can hurt you, but the upsides to using cards responsibly are terrific. They help you build credit, ... Continue Reading
5 Tips to Stop Money Stress
Many people mistakenly believe that if they just had more money, all their financial anxiety would disappear and they could finally be happy. In some cases, earning more is the solution to stop money stress and improve your ... Continue Reading
3 Ways to Save for Retirement as a Freelancer
Retirement accounts are powerful financial tools that allow you to save for the future and cut your taxes at the same time. They’re brilliant. But if you work for yourself, or don’t have a traditional day job with a 401k, you ... Continue Reading
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