If you’ve been in the market for a new house, then you have probably discovered that this is a tough time to be a buyer. Record high inflation, sky-high home prices and low inventory has kept competition steep, with no end in sight. The housing market will calm down - but potentially not for a couple of years. What if you can’t wait? Here are some tips to help you find a house you love (and can Continue Reading
Student Loan Repayment Changes to Know About
Student loan payments have been deferred again, meaning federal student loan borrowers can postpone their payments—interest-free—for a while longer. Payments are now due beginning Aug. 31, 2022. If you have outstanding federal student loans, here is what that means for you: Prepare to Resume Student Loan Payments It’s been a couple years since borrowers were required to make their student loan Continue Reading
How to Improve Your Financial Literacy
April is financial literacy month, which is intended to empower people to understand and steward their money well. This is a topic that I’m passionate about, because I believe that everyone should have access to the knowledge that will help them create wealth and stability in their lives. In honor of financial literacy month, here are some ways you can improve your own financial knowledge: 1. Continue Reading
How to Use Your Tax Refund in 2022
If you’ve already filed your taxes and received your refund, you might already be thinking of ways to use that refund. Save it? Pay down debt? Book a summer trip? All of the above could be the right answer depending on your situation. Here are some tips for putting that money to the best possible use in 2022: Avoid impulse tax refund spending If you received a tax refund, then you might already Continue Reading
Legitimate Ways to Help Ukraine
Since Russia invaded Ukraine last month, countless fundraisers have been set up to help the Ukrainian people. The problem is that so many fundraisers have been created that it’s difficult to know which sources are the most credible. It's important to decipher where your money will make the biggest impact. I’ve compiled a list to highlight some legitimate sources that can help Ukraine, and what Continue Reading
Financial Independence vs. Infidelity in Your Relationships
Money problems and infidelity are two of the quickest ways to bring down a relationship, but when combined, they can be downright lethal. Unfortunately, “financial infidelity” is a fairly common occurrence in American relationships. According to a Creditcards.com poll, 32% of Americans in a serious relationship have cheated financially. That included spending more than their partners would be Continue Reading
How to Fit Travel into Your Financial Plan
After two years of a pandemic, many of us are itching to travel again. If that includes you, then let’s take a look at some of the ways you can book a vacation without destroying your budget: Make a Travel Plan Ahead of Time If you want to avoid hurting your financial goals for the year, then definitely plan for your trips ahead of time. As early into the year as possible, map out what your year Continue Reading
Savings Bonds: Are They Worth Investing In?
For many people looking to maximize their savings, there has been a big interest recently in savings bonds. There’s a good reason for that interest: the Series I savings bonds are currently sitting at a 7 percent earnings interest rate. That’s noteworthy, because most of the time, Series I savings bonds stick closer to their guaranteed interest rate of 3.56 percent. But before you do some online Continue Reading
2022 Finances: What to Expect This Year
After two years of the pandemic, we are seeing the short- and long-term effects it’s had on the economy. Based on how 2021 went, the year ahead will have its own set of challenges. Here are some potential obstacles to watch in 2022, and how to navigate them: 2022 Finances and Inflation Inflation made headlines in 2021, and it will continue in 2022. Prices rose seven percent in December of 2021, Continue Reading
Resolutions for the New Year: 5 Great Ideas and How to Implement Them
Every year, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. For most people, their goals for the new year barely last a month, let alone all year. So, how can you set resolutions that are among the achievable 20 percent? If you’re struggling to set goals, here are five ready-to-go resolutions that have staying power: Boost retirement savings If you haven’t changed how much you’re putting Continue Reading
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