Too many of the Millennials don’t know how credit cards work – and that can lead them to costly mistakes.
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Personal finances in your 50s: 5 steps to protect your financial health now and into retirement
Posted on Categories Manage your retirement2 Comments on Personal finances in your 50s: 5 steps to protect your financial health now and into retirementEmpty nesters and retirement: Fatten your nest egg now that the kids are gone
Posted on Categories Save for retirementLeave a comment on Empty nesters and retirement: Fatten your nest egg now that the kids are goneEmpty nesters who do not yet have enough saved for retirement cannot afford to miss this opportunity to get their retirement portfolio to where it needs to be.
5 Simple Tricks for Financial Self-Care
Posted on Categories Grow your savings, How to save, Navigate life changes1 Comment on 5 Simple Tricks for Financial Self-CareA healthy approach to dealing with your money isn’t always about focusing on big, long-term goals. Some of the most important things you can do regarding your money are simple tricks that build the foundation for your long-term financial wellbeing.
Webcast: Check your insurance every year, like spring cleaning for your finances
Posted on Categories Grow your savings, WebcastLeave a comment on Webcast: Check your insurance every year, like spring cleaning for your financesJust as once a year you spring-clean your home by pulling out the ladder and dusting ornamental treasures on the highest display shelves, once a year, there are certain steps you must take to protect yourself financially.
You have student debt — will you still be able to buy a home?
Posted on Categories Buy a house, Navigate life changesLeave a comment on You have student debt — will you still be able to buy a home?The great news is that, if the interest rate on your student loan is low (below 8%), it doesn’t have to be paid off before you start tackling longer-term goals like buying a home or saving for retirement. Instead, you can balance paying off your student loan debt vs saving a down payment for your home by tackling both simultaneously.
Pay Off Credit Cards- For Good
Posted on Categories Manage your debtLeave a comment on Pay Off Credit Cards- For GoodHitting the Reset Button Financially: 3 steps to get started
Posted on Categories Grow your savings, Navigate life changesLeave a comment on Hitting the Reset Button Financially: 3 steps to get startedThe end of the year is a good time to hit the reset button in general. This includes taking stock of your financial picture, regardless of where you stand at the moment. And, in fact, if you’re feeling uncertain or worried about your financial picture, this step becomes even more important. Think of year-end as a time to step back, reflect, and reassess where you are financially – to take in the bigger picture – so you can make thoughtful, confident decisions about how to move forward in the coming year.