Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
Contrary to just about everything you hear, you don’t have to “learn investing” before doing it. The truth is, you can get started in just a few simple steps.
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
Many people deal with financial stress a lot like they deal with their health; that is, they ignore it for as long as possible and hope it works itself out. Even individuals who know what they should do are often unable to overcome the barriers that keep them from taking action.
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
If you’re not sure where or how to cut back on expenses in order to increase your savings, try this exercise.
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
Disaster-proof your holiday spending.
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
SUM180 member Doreen McGettigan recently asked, “What type of life insurance (term or whole life) would you suggest for a self-employed, married 58-year-old woman. Healthy except for high blood pressure, controlled with meds?”
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
Not everyone carries a balance on their credit cards from month to month, but for those who do, the average balance per household is now $9,600. That’s about 17% of the average U.S. household income! Here are some strategies you can use to help pay off your credit cards.
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Splitting the bill has always been a landscape fraught with social landmines, and new cost-sharing apps only help so much. Here are some suggestions for navigating common cost-sharing situations with grace.
Author Sum180 Lead Coach 
It is never too late to save for retirement. If you’re entering your final 10-20 years before retirement, embrace this period as a unique window of opportunity.