No matter how good you are at managing money, you've probably let a bill due date fall through the cracks, at least once. Whether a late payment occurs because you forgot to send it on time or didn't have the funds, being ... Continue Reading
4 Insurance Changes to Make When Getting Married or Divorced
Marriage, divorce or the death of a spouse are major life events that can shake up your emotions — and your personal finances. An often-overlooked aspect of coupling or uncoupling is how it affects your insurance. Laura ... Continue Reading
10 Factors That Don’t Affect Your Credit Scores
You probably know that having great credit lifts your finances like hot air in a balloon. It allows you to borrow at low interest rates, which saves huge amounts of interest on loans and credit cards. Additionally, having ... Continue Reading
5 Financial Tips for a Successful Career Transition
An important aspect of changing careers is how to prepare your finances so the transition is as smooth as possible. Taking the leap from one company to another, or from employee to entrepreneur, can be scary. Instead of ... Continue Reading
10 IRA Facts Everyone Should Know
An IRA or Individual Retirement Arrangement is a personal savings vehicle that’s available to just about everyone and offers great tax advantages. These accounts are the cornerstone to retirement because just about ... Continue Reading
5 Clever Ways to Stay Financially Disciplined in the New Year
If you're like many people, you created financial New Year's resolutions (and if you didn't, it's never too late). Maybe you want to go paperless, save more for retirement or pare down those credit card balances in ... Continue Reading
3 Money Mindset Tips and Tools for Surefire Financial Success
No matter what you want to accomplish or change in your life—like having more financial success, stronger relationships, or better health—it’s critical to consider the role of your mindset. Your mindset is a big part of ... Continue Reading
Financial Planning Success in 3 Easy Steps
If the extent of your financial planning is, “I want to have a lot of money one day,” then it’s definitely time to step up your game. Most people never do any financial planning because they: • Don’t realize how important ... Continue Reading