There's no perfect way to give your wrinkled-self some love, but we can definitely learn about what options we have. I've said it before and I'll say it again:
The best thing you can do is !!! start !!! Let's start by talking about IRA Read More
Why is it so hard to follow through on habits we know will make us better? Our need for quick results. We want big change, now. And if we don’t get it, we quit. It's the kind of thinking that makes grand plans for you on December 31st but completely forgets about them by January 27. But there are three ways to get consistent with your money and your mindset. Read More
Let’s get started building a strong financial foundation with the 7 Pillars of Financial Wellness and Fitness in the New Year. Read More
So, vaccine trial data from Pfizer shows 90% efficacy - wow. This is a truly big moment for every one of us because if this is true, then it means we can slowly begin to reopen the world. Read More
We’re not telling you to make a resolution. We’re here to increase your odds of succeeding and improving your financial resilience with a plan. Here are the 6 simple steps to increase your financial security and resiliency in the New Year. Read More
These are the top 20 money resolutions for the new year. I reached out to the top personal finance bloggers to get their suggestions of what money goals should make it on your list. Here’s the verdict straight from the pros.
1) Max out your IRA
2) Pay off Debt
3) Be self-aware with money
4) 6 month emergency fund
5) Start with a $1,000 emergency fund
6) Max out HSA
7) Start investing
8) Boost your income
9) Automate it.
10) Save more than you spend. Read More
Schoffler knows that parting with hard-earned income is scary, but she’s grateful she made the decision to live more conservatively and invest when she was younger. “Passive streams of income have allowed my family to spend one month a year traveling the world for the past six years,” she says. “Having monthly and quarterly income that I’m not actively working for equals freedom.” Read More
The never-ending question of ‘is sexy better than dependable?’ spans all of life’s greatest challenges: underwear, cars, spouses, and, yes, even stock market investments. When I invest, I prefer the cotton undies of stocks. That is, value stocks that provide slow growth but good income through dividends. My bestie, however, prefers to go after the sexy, lacey types, aiming to strike it rich with growth stocks that get all the media attention. Read More
Who wants to give the gift that keeps on giving? Here’s a breakdown of gifting investments to your loved ones to truly #win this giving season. Read More