How much of your paycheck should you save?
You have big dreams for the future. Maybe it’s buying a home with a drool-worthy, airy kitchen. Maybe it’s an early retirement so you can jet off with your S.O. and see the world. Regardless […]
The right way to borrow money from friends or family
Knowing how to borrow money from a friend or family member could be a much better way of getting financing than institutional loans, and you probably don’t need a credit check. But whether it’s a […]
The difference between secured vs. unsecured debt
Debts fall into two broad categories: secured debt and unsecured debt. Stop paying one and in addition to credit issues and loan collectors, you could also lose a major asset, like your house or car. […]
Most Americans expect to work after retirement age
What it means to be retired in America may look differently than we imagine, as more than 6 in 10 Americans think they’ll keep working after retirement, according to the latest MagnifyMoney survey. The financial […]
How much does it cost to reface cabinets?
Buying a home means knowing you could walk into a large number of expenses: from basic costs to aesthetic ones. And while you might love your home as it is when you move in, you […]
14 personal finance tips to create a better tomorrow
Nothing gets the adrenaline going like talking about, wait for it, personal finance tips! What a great discussion topic, especially for the holidays. Second only to talking politics. Sarcasm aside… talking personal finances should be more commonplace. Maybe less of […]
How low can a stock go?
As any long-term investor in the market can attest, stocks rise and fall—influenced by a meandering mix of human psychology, economic trends, and supply and demand. The value of stocks, in other words, is never […]
Tips for parents who are starting late for college savings
Have you ever asked yourself this question: “When should I start saving for my child’s college?” If so, then the standard advice given is to start early. (In fact, a Google search on “save […]
Scholarships, grants & student loans for Colorado students
Once you’ve been accepted to your dream college, you may feel like you’re floating on Cloud 9 — especially if it’s in Colorado, thanks to the state’s high elevation. If you’re seriously thinking about going […]
12 Apple Store gifts for under $50
While Apple may be synonymous with luxury in the tech world, there are things you can pick up at its store that fall under $50 — and we’re not talking adapters. Apple is actually making […]