Do I need life insurance?
If you’re trying to decide if you need life insurance, a good place to start might be to ask yourself: Would anyone be put at risk financially if I weren’t around anymore? If the answer […]
Money management for college students
Parents expect that their children will head off to college with concerns about fitting in, finding friends, and not failing classes. What they may not think about, is the stress students may have from worrying […]
How does unemployment work?
Millions of Americans who never imagined they’d be out of work—especially in what was until recently an incredibly hot job market—suddenly have been forced by the coronavirus pandemic to learn the ins and outs of […]
How to budget for a baby
Having a baby can fill your house with love. It also can take a toll on your finances. So while you’re obsessing about pink, blue, or both, try not to forget about the green. Just […]
Is there such a thing as a safe investment?
Stocks are predictably unpredictable. And yet, even the media pundits who are paid to talk us through those roller-coaster twists seem to be surprised when there’s an especially big rise or dip in the market. […]
Average cost of medical school
Did you declare you’d be a doctor someday back when you were just a little kid? Perhaps your parents bought you one of those toy medical bags, with a plastic stethoscope and tiny bottles for […]
Tips for teaching your kids about investing
People talk about improving financial literacy for kids, but few seem ready to do much about it. According to the Council for Economic Education, only one-third of states require their students to take a personal finance class. […]
Can medical bills affect your credit report?
Medical costs can sneak up on you. They’re often confusing and even frustrating. Billing statements may be hard to read. So can an insurer’s explanation of benefits (EOB). Sometimes there’s a coding error or the […]
Exploring student loan forgiveness for nonprofit employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The unicorn of student debt. Its very existence is debated. Thousands of federal student loan borrowers pursue it. And for those who could prove they’d decided their lives to doing (the […]
5 ways to keep track of your expenses
Why is it important to track your spending? Let us count the ways: It can help you set and meet your goals. It can give you more day-to-day control. It can boost your ability to […]