Category: Money Basics
The Key to Financial Freedom is Earning More, Not Saving
We all want to be financially free. We want to get out of debt, live a pleasing lifestyle and never have to worry about our finances ever again. However, we’ve been taught repeatedly that the key to true financial freedom is saving effectively. Is it? While I’m not condemning the power of saving – it [...]
Some Crazy and Unique Ways To Save Money
In today’s tumultuous economy, many individuals are searching for ways to save money. Almost everyone knows the basic tips for saving money such as switching to a less expensive car insurance company, cutting back on eating out or clipping coupons. However, the following examples are some outrageously crazy ways people can save money: Become a [...]
The Mortgage Alphabet Soup, Spelled Out
For most twenty-somethings, buying a home is the first step towards actual adulthood. It’s also one of the most confusing. As you try to make heads or tails of your mortgage term you’ll come across a mind numbing tidal wave of acronyms. Do you have an ARM or an FRM? Did you pay 20 percent [...]
Finding Success in Your Personal Finances
In today’s economy, getting your budget under control is a must. Not only does proper budgeting allow for better control over your finances, but it also creates money that you never knew you had. One client of ours, for example, came to us for advice and after we showed him what is going to be [...]
Be Proactive to Eliminate Debt
Although saving for future is vital, yet it is also important for you to ensure that you pay down all the debts that you have like your student loans or credit cards. However, it is pretty unfortunate to note that many of us don’t have options to do both the things at the same time [...]
Infographic: The Retirement Savings Crisis
While most people know that they should be saving for retirement, a vast majority of American workers are saving much less than they need to retire comfortably. For young people there are several factors that can explain the embarrassingly low rate of retirement savings. In addition to high unemployment rates for young people during and [...]
5 Reasons To Start Planning For Retirement Now
Retirement seems a long time away when you’re in your twenties. However, the reality is you need to start thinking about it now. Old age will catch up to you, and unless you’re planning to work until the end, your life will be easier if you have money set aside to fund your own retirement. [...]
Financial Literacy Tips for Young Professionals
Young professionals have a lot on their plate, often juggling new jobs, the difficulties of working your way up the totem pole and relationships. While entering the workforce can be exciting, young professionals have to think about financial topics they never had to consider in the past, including student loan payments, building credit, obtaining health insurance [...]
Generating Savings in the Future With Acts Performed Today
Saving money is not an easy thing, particularly when it involves anticipating future spending. Many folks are focused on just dealing with the here and now, paying down immediate needs or expenses. The idea of generating savings down the line isn’t often high on the monthly priority list. However, especially with durable goods and long-term [...]
5 Environmentally Friendly Features That Will Help Your Home Sell
Selling your home is a task that can be an arduous and frustrating process. But there are definitely ways you can expedite the sale of your home if you are willing to make a bit of an investment, or already have made the investment, in certain environmentally friendly features. Many home buyers inquire about and are [...]
