Recalibrate Your Expectations
When we’re younger, we imagine living a lavish, work-free life by 50. Then life happens; we only can prevent so much from happening as we age. It’s time to buckle down on a solid plan for your everyday needs. Saving is a great habit but should be something other than a priority at this point […]
Alternative Sources for Personal Loans
There are quite a few ways to increase your cash flow that don’t involve the services of a banking institution. Whether it’s money for personal use or money to sustain a business, here are a few alternative personal loan options to consider. Crowdfunding The term ‘crowdfunding’ encompasses a variety of online fundraising platforms. It simply […]
5 Steps Towards Financial Freedom
If you are like most people, you dream of a financially free future. This means that your expenses will be covered by money you’ve saved up or are earning passively for the rest of your life. Although this sounds like a dream, the path to a financially free future is possible. Hard work and planning […]
5 Money Tips to Know By 45
You’ve gotten through first part of your career, and probably have achieved some major life goals by now! Whether you’re preparing your kids for middle school or preparing yourself for grandkids as a young empty nester, the situation is ever changing- and so is the best advice for your finances! Read on for money tips […]
CDs’ and High Interest rates
With the economy sailing on the rocky boat its on, it can be hard to know what to do with your money at this time. Everyone has their predictions on whether things are slowly on the mend or if we are headed to recession land. We have seen country wide the highs and lows of […]
Tips to Work Through Your Financial Stress
Managing your finances can be stressful. It may seem like you never have enough or that your most of your paycheck goes toward paying your bills than savings account. While it can be difficult not to stress about money, it’s important to work on putting your finances in check so it’s not a constantly lingering […]
Save Early As Possible
Open up a saving account that accrues interest and is dedicated to solely saving for your child’s future. Fidelity Investments has excellent resources to help you plan how much you would like to put aside. In the beginning, start saving slowly; as your child gets older, increase the amount. This method will help you […]
Financial Habits to Develop now to Benefit you later
Establishing good financial habits is easier said than done. Having a lot of financial burden on your plate right now can make it seem impossible to see your financial future from here. If you start implementing good habits and making them part of your daily financial choices, you won’t have to worry about the future […]
Financial Tips from Current Retirees
If you’re not sure where to even start when it comes to retirement savings, you’re not alone. Here are a few tips for current retirees to help you on your journey. Social Security Has Limits Most people assume their social security money will pay for everything. However, this is an incorrect assumption. An article written […]
How Much will you Need to Retire?
With inflation on the rise, it’s difficult to say how much current economic conditions will affect your ability to retire when the time comes. One of the best things you can do to prepare yourself for success is to plan ahead. Here are a few ways to determine how much you should have saved in […]