How to use crowdfunding loans for your business
The amount of money you need to start a business can seem intimidating. Even though you may have a great idea, nothing will ever come of it, if you don’t have the funding to capitalize […]
Can student loans be used for more than tuition?
To attend college these days, many students take out student loans. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to afford the hefty price tag of tuition and other expenses. According to U.S. News & World […]
Financial literacy for kids: 10 effective ways to build good money habits
As parents, we know that financial literacy for kids is critical. But how do we get started? Which topics should we teach, and when? In this post, I’ll answer these questions by sharing ten ways […]
20 insider secrets for selling your home
Whether you’ve been offered a job across the country or you’ve found the perfect home in your dream neighborhood, it might be time to sell your house. If the purchase of your next home is dependent […]
Want to retire early? Avoid these 8 critical mistakes
My husband Mark and I retired early a little more than a year ago when I was 38 and Mark was 41, after saving aggressively for six years. Along the way, we made plenty of […]
11 ways to start saving money right now
You just realized you went another month without putting any money into savings. You know you need to save, but you’re either unsure where to start or you don’t think you have extra money to […]
20 critical things to consider before buying a house
Buying a home is a great investment and a very big deal. But there’s no going back once you sign that purchase agreement. For that reason, you should go out of your way to ask […]
Am I on track for retirement?
If everyone got a dollar every time they wondered, “How much do I need to retire?” we’d all be a lot closer to retiring. Joking aside, there’s no one answer to the perplexing […]
What factors affect your credit score?
Your credit score is one of the most influential components when it comes to being approved for loans and credit cards, and it is determined by a number of different factors. This includes your […]
How to pay for college: 7 of the best money saving tips
How to pay for college is a question on many parents’ and students’ minds. With costs rising at well above the national rate of inflation, many are looking for solutions. Suppose you’re a student about […]