I’m going to tell you how building a budget is just like planning your training regimen. And, if your goal is to enjoy the fruits of your fitness, it should also be to enjoy the results of your budgeting. Read More
Refinancing your student loans can save you a lot of money. However, you must analyze your current student loan debt situation in its entirety before making this decision. We walk you through analyzing it. Read More
At Nav.It, we have one goal: change the narrative around money to be inclusive, positive and practical. We can't do that without acknowledging the inequities plaguing members of our beautiful Community and also creating a plan to change it. That's why we're excited to present Courtney Blodgett's piece in honor of Latina Equal Pay Day - the day when Latina pay catches up to that of white, non-Hispanic men from the previous year. Read More
So you can give more, spend less, and reduce your stress, keep the big picture of your overall budget in view as you nav.igate the holiday season. This guide will help you make a plan, stick to your budget, and consider a savings fund to pay for gifts outright instead of loading up on credit debt. Read More
Financial Mindfulness is being aware of your mental and physical state with money. Oftentimes, we operate with our subconscious. These behaviors are familiar and safe. Before creating a financial plan for myself, I continued to get payday advances because they were familiar. It was subconscious and I was oblivious to the harm my habits were causing. However, once I decided to change, I became conscious and mindful of my behaviors. I wrote out everything that needed to change with my finances and changed one thing at a time. Read More
You have a lot of transactions - money coming in and going out. How do you track it all and how can you optimize your money moves for the new year? Here's a simple guide for budgeting for financial success. Read More
There’s a lot of fun and opportunity in making up new traditions. What better time to get started and practice gratitude for what you can than during Thanksgiving? Read More
Here is an exercise and example of how you can use your everyday financial decisions to influence the world you want for the future. There are essentially four ways we use money, and, as an example, I’ll use climate change (of course, you can do this exercise with whatever your top priority is): Spend, Give, Invest, Save. Read More
Estate planning stirs a mix of emotions surrounding death and loss. It is easily procrastinated as the administrative hassle can be overwhelming. However, as daunting as it is, I argue that it's the number one thing we can do for our loved ones. Individuals with and without assets need to prepare for potential incapacitation, make arrangements for their body once they are gone, determine how they want to be celebrated, decide how their possessions will be dispersed, and elect who will care for their dependents. Read More
We've never had a back to school like 2020. Here are my top 5 priorities to stay sane and adapt to this new back to school season: prioritize cognitive health, create an inner circle, delegate, stay vigilant, and have something to look forward to. Read More