What is an interest-bearing account?
Oftentimes, one of the first things you should do to get your personal finances in order is to set up an interest-bearing account, like a savings account. This type of account is safer than putting your […]
Life insurance & wills: If you have one, do you need the other?
As a company that sells term life insurance, we get one question a lot: What’s the deal with life insurance and wills? And that question is really a lot of questions bundled into one: How does […]
Are EIDL loans taxable?
Should you expect to be taxed on emergency help? The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program has historically been reserved for businesses impacted by declared disasters throughout the U.S. But in 2020, the […]
When do student loans start accruing interest?
Student loans — federal or private — begin accruing interest when they’re disbursed, and the borrower is responsible for paying the interest on all but subsidized federal student loans during grace periods or deferment. […]
Organic food isn’t that much more expensive anymore. Here’s why
One thing that financial and nutritional health have in common is everyone needs a budget that works for their goals and abilities, whether this is tracking money or calories. Shopping for food requires attention to […]
How to decide how much to spend on your wedding
Many newly engaged couples experience sticker shock at the cost of wedding-related goods and services. From buying an engagement ring, selecting a wedding cake, wedding favors, or even a wedding dress– it’s common for the expense […]
Here’s how many millennials still get money from their parents
Adults living with their parents was becoming more common in the U.S. even before the coronavirus pandemic upended jobs and finances, sending an influx of adults back to their parents’ homes. But hosting adult children […]
The top financial certifications you can earn
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10 things you may not know about how debt is handled during divorce
There’s nothing easy about divorce. In addition to the emotions involved, there are difficult decisions inherent in separating one life back into two. Whether you want to face it or not, divorce is a common part […]
Expert approved tips for beginning investors
Nowadays, it’s not just your get-rich-quick uncle sharing his investment insights. Even platforms such as TikTok have their own caliber of “gurus.” Investing is serious business, though, and should be treated with the respect it is […]