Unless you go completely off-grid, there isn’t a way to not pay utility bills. Typically, homeowners pay monthly bills for their electricity usage — plus natural gas, water, garbage/sewer/recycling, cable television and internet access. Fortunately, […]
People are increasingly relying upon mobile banking apps. A study shows how they are among the most widely used apps in the United States today, along with social media and apps providing weather reports. Mobile usage in […]
Life happens. A natural disaster, an emergency surgery, a roof leak — all sorts of sudden, unexpected situations could leave you scrambling for funds and needing to dig into your retirement fund. If you’ve lost […]
Perhaps you’ve gotten a raise or a bonus, and you want to pay off the remaining balance on a personal loan. Is that possible? The short answer is “yes” and, in many cases, it can be […]
For many people, buying a home is the biggest financial commitment they’ll ever make in their lifetime, so it makes sense to carefully consider some of the pros and cons of each choice. To help, […]
When you wave goodbye to your college freshman, you’re likely entering a brand new phase of your relationship with your child. In general, this is a time when young adult children need to find ways […]
Here’s the short answer. Yes, you can buy a car with a credit card. The better question may be whether or not this is the best way for you to purchase your vehicle — and […]
A financial coach works with clients to help them manage their money. These clients typically have challenges that have kept them from effectively managing their finances in the past, so the coach will usually work […]
Although no two investors are exactly alike, there are patterns of investing and, broadly speaking, there are a variety of investor categories, including: • Passive investor/low-maintenance investor• Active investor• Hands-off investor/automatic investor Knowing which one you are could […]