5 tips for finding a mortgage lender
Buying a home is an incredible accomplishment, but it doesn’t come without challenges. Not only are you on the hunt for your dream home (you know, that one with that perfect yard for the dog […]
Strapped for cash? How to lower your car payment
If you’re feeling a financial pinch, a lower car payment could lift a lot of weight off your shoulders. The average monthly car payment in the U.S. is $569 for new vehicles, $397 for used […]
Here’s how to talk money with family
Debt, feeling unhealthy and strained relationships can all negatively impact mental health. With the current pandemic raising awareness around mental health, it is important to reflect on how bad spending habits and relationship stress also […]
Pain is inevitable. Suffering isn’t
Do you know which one you’d choose? When I think about the most painful experiences in my life—whether they involved physical pain or emotional pain—I notice something funny. The amount of hurt I felt at […]
Money saving hacks for Walmart shoppers
When it comes to saving money, few stores can hold a candle to Walmart. Their “Everyday Low Prices” are just the tip of the iceberg. After reading about these Walmart shopping hacks, you’ll never look at this big-box […]
Technology drives safer back-to-school efforts amid COVID-19
What is your new student capacity under social distancing? This simple question can flummox even the most seasoned campus planner or school district facilities specialist. Many smaller universities and larger school districts don’t have a […]
5 ways to rebuild your retirement savings
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 […]
How to start investing in stocks
The very idea is sublime: Having your money make you more money? Yes please! If you’re reading this, you’ve likely heard about the opportunity to earn money by investing in the stock market, but maybe you don’t […]
5 of the world’s scariest places
A fascination with the unknown and a fear-induced rush of hormones drive many travelers to some of the most disturbing corners of the world. Sometimes this is an abandoned place with a violent past, said […]
6 investment risk management strategies
We take risks all the time Risk is everywhere, every day. Some people take steps to protect themselves and manage that risk. Others leave it up to luck. The same holds true when it comes […]