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DO THESE FINANCIAL RULES OF THUMB APPLY TO YOU?
For many Americans, getting a handle on complex financial topics can sometimes feel like trying to understand another language. In response to this, financial pundits created “rules of thumb” with ... -
FINANCIAL MOVES TO MAKE AFTER TYING THE KNOT
Americans are expected to spend a whopping $72 billion dollars on weddings this year according to theknot.com. While marriage can be an exciting time, the realities of integrating the financial ... -
7 Strategies for first time home buyers
The real estate market continues to heat up. Historically low unemployment and interest rates coupled with shrinking housing supplies has caused home values to increase in many markets. In fact, ... -
Can you expect athletic or academic scholarships to be a part of your college funding ...
Determining how to pay for a college education can be one of the most financially challenging decisions a parent or child has to make. With over $1.3 trillion dollars in outstanding ... -
7 misconceptions about owning a vacation home
If you have recently watched HGTV’s “Beachfront Bargain Hunt”, you’ll see that purchasing a vacation home may be more financially feasible than you originally thought. However, recent price appreciation and ... -
6 Retirement roadblocks that could disrupt your plans
The definition of retirement is evolving. Advances in technology and healthcare have contributed toward longer life spans and in turn, a change in retiree habits. From working longer to living ... -
6 Steps to take after losing your job
Facing unemployment can be one of the most overwhelming challenges in life. From concerns over handling basic necessities like day to day living expenses to addressing healthcare and other benefits, ... -
4 Major Mistakes Parents Make When Planning For College
College costs continue to rise each and every year. In fact, according to statistics from the College Board, college costs have grown exponentially over the last 35 years. (The last ... -
10 Steps To Boost Your Credit Score
Americans continue to rely on debt to finance many of their consumer purchases. In fact, according to the Federal Reserve, total U.S. outstanding consumer debt is nearly $3.62 trillion. Because ... -
How to Retire in a State on the "Worst States To Retire In" List
We have all seen the lists of states to avoid when retiring. Elevated income tax and property rates, higher costs of living and excessive estate and inheritance tax rates are ...
