12 hidden perks of shopping after Amazon Prime Day
Don’t blame yourself! It’s usually in July, but due to the pandemic, it was moved to Oct. 13 and 14. How were we supposed to keep track of this sale with everything else that’s going […]
How to set up a college fund
It’s no secret that college tuition is growing at exorbitant rates in the U.S., and it seems as if there is a near-constant stream of headlines shouting the latest updates in the rising cost (and […]
What is the average graduate student loan debt?
With your undergraduate years behind you, you may be mulling over what’s next. Will you take the time to gather work experience in your field of interest? Or perhaps you already know in what professional […]
11 great accounts for first-time investors
When choosing from the best types of investment accounts for young investors to open, you should consider when and how you plan to use the money (education, retirement, etc.) and whether they are qualifying or non-qualifying […]
9 ways to talk to your kids about money problems
It doesn’t matter what you do, where you live, or how much you earn: COVID-19 has probably affected your household financially. Some families are struggling more than others, of course, but whether you need to get […]
15 smart tax moves to make before Dec. 31
It’s been a crazy year so far, with a lot of changes in personal finances, retirement planning, tax planning as well as business finances. As we move toward the end of the year, it’s a […]
How to keep election stress from ruining your sleep
With the election just a few weeks away, politics is taking over more than just our conversations, news feeds, and social media posts—it’s taking over our sleep too. According to a recent “Stress In America” […]
Smart medical school loan repayment strategies
If you’re a doctor or studying to be one, you probably have student loans. For most medical school students, student loans are a necessary — and stressful — part of taking on four or more […]
Scholarships, grants & student loans for Idaho students
There is a lot more waiting for you in Idaho than just potatoes — not that anyone is likely to pass up a hot plate of french fries. There are also some amazing academic opportunities […]
These states don’t tax your Social Security check
When you’re saving for retirement and making your plans to actually retire, you have many factors to consider. One of the most critical factors is figuring out whether you can afford to retire in your ideal location. […]