For many people, college is a daunting prospect. In addition to being academically challenging, it can also put a strain on students’ (and families’) personal finances. Between 1980 and 2022, […]
Wealth Goes Beyond Money
The old saying, “Money can’t buy happiness” is much too simplified and not necessarily true. Money is an essential component of stability, and stability does help to create happiness by […]
5 Ways to Cut Spending (and Overconsumption)
Today, it is more tempting than ever to spend our hard-earned dollars. We are bombarded with advertisements on social media and TV. We see influencers touting the latest gadget, outfit, […]
Should You Consider a Side Hustle? (Pros and Cons)
The concept of a side hustle has gained tremendous popularity in recent years, with more and more people seeking additional income—or pursuing their passions—outside of their main jobs. This can […]
6 Unexpected Challenges of Early Retirement
Early retirement is undeniably an appealing prospect for many people. There are those who dream of relaxing, spending more time with their kids/grandkids, engaging in a meaningful hobby, or doing […]
A Fresh Outlook on Finance
At the beginning of a new year, it’s easy to think about fresh starts and clean slates. We make resolutions, trying once again to eat healthy, exercise more, or read […]
Hope for the Holidays
We’ve reached the end of another year, and what a year it has been! Although 2023 wasn’t a perfect year (what year is?), it contained many positive events, innovations, people, […]
5 Smart Uses for Your End-of-Year Bonus
For many people, the end of the year is a time for annual bonuses. That little bump in pay is always exciting, and it can prompt daydreams about vacations, a […]
4 Reasons to Talk Finances with Family
You’ve probably heard something along the lines of “If you want to get along with others, don’t talk about politics or religion.” For most people, a third topic could be […]
Grateful for Purpose
Although the holidays can, at times, be sheer chaos, they are also (hopefully) a time of reflection and gratitude. We’ve all probably endured a few struggles over the past year, […]