Can you retire now? Here’s the complete answer
It’s entirely possible that you have enough money to retire now, but you may not know it because you may not be asking the right questions. It’s also possible that you are planning to retire […]
Top 10 candidates for a mortgage refinance: Are you one of them?
Mortgage interest rates are on the rise, so is refinancing a bad idea? Not necessarily. the answer depends on how long you plan to stay in your house and the amount of equity you have built […]
The big money reason you may want to finalize your divorce before 2019
If you are in the process of getting divorced, there’s a big financial reason to make the separation official by the end of 2018. Following the passage of last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, […]
A financial checklist for your first year in the workforce
Congratulations! You just got your first job — and your first paycheck as a full-time worker is on its way. You’re an adult. You’re independent. And you have no idea what to do. “You will […]
6 ways to manage money in your 20s
Your 20s are an exciting time. You’ve likely graduated from college, started your first real-world job and are making decisions on your own. While your adult life has just begun and retirement seems years away, […]
How many bank accounts should I have?
If you’re asking yourself how many bank accounts you should have, I can almost guarantee that you have too many already. While this may seem like a minor and benign issue, I can assure you […]
These are the money mistakes that lead to divorce
There are three big things couples fight about, according to divorce attorney Paul Rudder, and that’s kids, sex and money. But the biggest of these, by far, is money. “Money affects a marriage,” he said. […]
The 10 tax forms people forget to fill out
Americans know to lookout for their W-2s every January — and freelancers are well-acquainted with the good old 1099-MISC form. But there’s often other paperwork coming in the mail that’s necessary for filing a complete […]
Should you pay off your student loans before you buy a house?
If you’ve got student loans, you’re not alone. The situation is especially dire among recent college graduates. According to a recent survey that I conducted, nearly half of Americans aged 21-29 have student loans, with […]
50 money lessons to be thankful for
Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate your friends and family, and reflect on all the things you’re thankful for, including your financial blessings. With that, here are the money lessons we’ve learned and are thankful […]