When bills and other short-term financial goals dominate your budget, retirement contributions tend to fall by the wayside. How can you possibly focus on retirement when you have all of these other expenses?
Plus, is it really necessary t…
One of the best financial moves you can make is to open a retirement plan and consistently contribute to it.
Getting an early start means decades of compound interest working in your favor as a result of your contributions, and, in many c…
We all need to spice it up a bit now and again – but can be wary to do so with our money! The idea of risking your financial health or carefully built up nest egg can be nauseating.
So, how do you know if a financial risk is indeed worth …
Depending on your perspective, shopping can be a fun pastime or must-do drudgery. Either way, it eventually becomes unavoidable. While shopping, we are bombarded with multiple choices of products and services. No matter what we are searching for, there…
We all slip up when it comes to handling money. But sometimes small infractions we think are no big deal, end up becoming mistakes that sabotage our long-term wealth. Be careful not to make these five mistakes.
1. Carrying debt
Debt, espe…
Last year I decided to make a change when it came to setting resolutions. I sat down and wrote out a long list of huge goals I wanted to achieve in five different categories: self-improvement, wealth, health, professional, and relationship.
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It’s never been more important to save for college, as tuition continues to rise – and rise. One way people have saved for their children’s tuition has been through 529 savings plans.
If you have a 529 savings plan or have thought about s…
We all know how important it is to save for retirement. If you’ve started contributing to a retirement plan, at work or on your own, the next thing you’ll want to know is how to deal with it on your tax return.
Fortunately, entering retirem…
Side hustles are a smart way to bring in extra money and protect your financial life with multiple income streams. But it can take time and even cost money to build up a consistent side hustle. For instance, you may need to buy a domain name for a webs…
Are you ready for a new set of wheels? A vehicle is a large expense for most families. Recently, more people are choosing to lease their new ride instead of buy it; nearly 30 percent of new car transactions are leased. Keep reading to discover the pros…
