What to do if money is ruining your marriage
The obvious answer to this question is “yes.” Yes, money is affecting your marriage. It can either be affecting your marriage in a positive or a negative way. Hopefully, money is a positive aspect in […]
How COVID-19 could forever change how we work
If you were a woman in the 1920s, you may have worked as a “knocker-upper.” The job entailed walking around town with a long stick to tap on the windows of your company’s factory workers […]
8 investing rules to follow when the stock market drops
Staying invested for the long-term has historically paid off. The market reflects the overall growth in the economy and rewards long-term investors, even though temporary dips will always occur. After seeing huge stock market drops, […]
These apps will pay you to take a walk
As much as it pains us to admit this, American’s are becoming a population of sedentary people. The word sedentary itself brings a negative connotation, and for a good reason. For bodies that are capable […]
5 ways to achieve financial security
We all have a vision for our financial futures, whether it’s a vacation home on a tropical beach, a completely debt-free (and work-free) retirement, or selling everything to buy a cabin on that cruise ship […]
Here’s how to ‘lock’ your credit report
Why would you want to lock your credit? A study of 2019 data collected by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) gives plenty of reasons. Reports of credit fraud (both the use of existing accounts and opening new […]
Medicare open enrollment: 4 critical questions to ask
Medicare provides insurance for most seniors 65 and older, but getting covered isn’t as simple as it may seem. In fact, you have a choice of Medicare plans, and the decision you make can affect 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 […]
Investing in private companies
The goal of investing is to grow money for long-term goals like retirement, and do it strategically so that it can work for you while you’re out living your life. There are a variety of […]
9 ways to save money on your utility bills
Unless you go completely off-grid, there isn’t a way to not pay utility bills. Typically, homeowners pay monthly bills for their electricity usage — plus natural gas, water, garbage/sewer/recycling, cable television and internet access. Fortunately, […]