The average American is not saving enough for retirement, and this can easily lead to financial stress and even a scarcity mindset. Life expectancy rates are increasing and many retirees are finding that they under-saved and are running out of …
I don’t like to make generalizations too often, but I do feel that everyone over 30 should start thinking about the importance of life insurance. That is, if you’re 30 and over and don’t have any life insurance. No one …
Filing your own taxes no longer has to be a pain thanks to modern technology and programs that use accurate and automated systems. If you have a low tax liability, you don’t want to spend hundreds just on filing. Here’s …
I never learned much about money as a kid, so I’ve been adamant about teaching my son about money. Kids naturally start asking serious questions about money as young as age 5. Maybe they see you buying something at the …
When my husband and I bought our home over 2 years ago, I’m been slightly obsessed with adding value to our home. We did a lot of work on the house initially but a lot of it was cosmetic changes …
Debt is part of life, but you should never let it drain you to the point where you start to relate your own worth and happiness to financial obligations like debt. As difficult as it may be, it’s important to …
A new year often brings a lot of change, and my once family of 3 is now a family of 5. We have two boys staying with us for a while and even though we’re making adjustments as they get …
We all have financial goals that are very important to us. Whether you want to have a huge house in a big city or live out your dreams of owning a homestead, we all have financial goals that we would …
Are you at the point where you’re ready to invest more in retirement each month but aren’t quite sure how? Maybe you want to increase your savings rate but the numbers don’t add up. I’ve always said that saving something …
Given all that’s gone on in 2020, it’s safe to say that no one really knows what the future holds. Still, I’ve always been a goal setter especially when it comes to my finances. Here’s how you should set your …
