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Student Loan Repayment Changes to Know About

May 6, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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

Filed Under: Student loans Tagged With: student loan repayment, student loans, student loans 2022

How to Improve Your Financial Literacy

April 19, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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

Filed Under: Financial Planning Tagged With: blogs, building wealth, financial literacy, podcasts

How to Use Your Tax Refund in 2022

April 5, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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

Filed Under: Tax Tagged With: tax refund, taxes

Legitimate Ways to Help Ukraine

March 15, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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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

Filed Under: Charity Tagged With: charitable giving, charity, ukraine

Financial Independence vs. Infidelity in Your Relationships

February 28, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle Tagged With: combining finances, couples and money, marriage, relationships

How to Fit Travel into Your Financial Plan

February 15, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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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

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle Tagged With: planning a trip, travel, vacation

Savings Bonds: Are They Worth Investing In?

January 31, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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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

Filed Under: Investing Tagged With: ee bonds, i bonds, savings bonds

2022 Finances: What to Expect This Year

January 15, 2022 By Katie Brewer

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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

Filed Under: Economy Tagged With: 2022, 2022 finances, new year

Resolutions for the New Year: 5 Great Ideas and How to Implement Them

December 15, 2021 By Katie Brewer

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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

Filed Under: Financial Planning, Goals Tagged With: goals, new year, new year resolutions, resolutions

How to Teach Your Kids About Giving

November 30, 2021 By Katie Brewer

The holiday season is here, and there is no shortage of opportunities to give. Between charitable donations, toy drives, food collections and generosity for family and friends, this is the ideal time of year to get your kids involved in giving. Getting your kids involved in giving helps them to learn about empathy, appreciate what they have, and consider how their actions affect others. It can Continue Reading

Filed Under: Career & Lifestyle, Kids Tagged With: donating, giving, holidays, kids

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Katie Brewer, CFP® is a Dallas, Fort Worth, and online fee-only financial planner with over 15 years of experience. Her passion is helping clients get their financial lives in order to start living their richest lives.

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