Does the word “tax” make you want to take a nap? Yeah, me too. But taxes are an important part of your financial picture, and one that is often overlooked. Paying close attention to all aspects of your tax picture — from how much is being withheld from your paychecks to which credits and deductions you qualify for — can either save (or lose) you thousands of dollars over the years. After Continue Reading
Negotiating What You’re Worth
The ability to successfully negotiate your salary, benefits and promotions will have a huge impact on your finances, both in the present and in the future. In this article, you will learn why negotiation is so important and how you can develop or improve this important skill. Why is Negotiation Important? A study conducted by George Mason University and Temple University researchers found Continue Reading
The 7 Deadly Sins of Investing
There are a few investing blunders that many people make — mistakes that are detrimental to their overall investment strategies. As you put together your investment portfolio, whether it be within your 401(k) or in a brokerage account, make sure to avoid these Deadly Sins of Investing. If you're a more visual learner, jump to the bottom of this blog post to watch our video on the seven deadly Continue Reading
Investing So Your Money Grows
When it comes to investing your money, you don’t need to be the Wolf of Wall Street or sign up for a trading course. However, you should know the basics, as well as a few of the finer points — and why your investing strategy might differ from a friend’s. In this post, you will learn about different types of investments, how to put together a balanced mix of those investments, and why it’s Continue Reading
Choosing the Best Retirement Plan for You
You may be enrolled in a retirement plan at work, but do you know how it really works? Have you heard about other plans from friends and feel unsure whether you should be doing something different? Do you work for a small company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan? In this column, you’ll learn the lingo, and how to distinguish among a Roth IRA, a traditional IRA, a 401(k), a Roth 401(k) and Continue Reading
Budgeting Like a Pro in 6 Steps- Part 2
We're covering the Six Steps that you should be taking if you're not quite sure where you money goes every month, or if you know you could be doing better with your budgeting. We covered Steps 1 and 2- how to identify where your money is going- in this article. This week, we'll cover how to plug the leaks in your budget, how to practice more mindful spending, and how to put your money to work in Continue Reading
Budgeting Like a Pro in 6 Steps- Part 1
Are you a responsible professional, but sometimes you feel as if your finances are off doing their own thing? Do you often wonder where your money is going but you don’t know where to start? If so, you’re not alone – and you need to read on. Putting good money management skills into place can be both challenging and overwhelming if you’ve never given it a second thought before. But if you want Continue Reading
5 Financial Must-Haves for Gen X and Gen Y
Gen X and Gen Y have an advantage that previous generations didn't — information is right there and easily accessible, 24 hours a day. The problem with having all of this information at your fingertips is that it makes it difficult to discern what is applicable to you and how you should use it. There are 5 important financial skills and topics that everyone in their 20s, 30s and 40s should Continue Reading
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