Financial Health

The Secret to Living Within Your Means

It’s simple to tell when you’ve begun living outside of your means. It’s that feeling you have when the numbers just don’t add up. You owe more on your credit card than you have in the bank, or you’re unable to pay rent or…

Reduce Your Taxable Income With a 401(k)

With tax season coming soon, you may wonder how you can reduce your taxable income. One smart place to start looking is your 401(k) plan.

The 401(k) plan was passed by Congress in 1986 to help employees save money for retirem…

How to Make Your First $1 Million

Big money goals are intimidating, but that shouldn’t stop you from setting a high bar for your long-term financial health. With a lot of grit and proper planning, you can achieve a seven-digit net worth. Here are 12 steps to take to make your fir…

How to Calculate My Net Worth

Net worth is a technical term for performing a simple calculation: (Assets) – (Liabilities) = net worth.
Assets refer to everything from your cash in savings and checking accounts to equity in your home to investments and retirement accounts to e…

What Families Need to Know About Tax Reform

Tax reform impacts the tax outcome for many Americans – including families. Fortunately, however, many of the changes can potentially boost the tax savings for busy moms and dads.
Learn how the new laws could impact your tax situation if you&rsqu…

How to Celebrate Memorial Day Under $50

Memorial Day is a day to honor our fallen soldiers, and many people chose to spend the long holiday weekend celebrating those lives with family and friends. But unfortunately, those festivities can quickly become costly.

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