Actually, this title is a bit misleading. As an individual progresses through life, he or she may decide to get married or have children. In that case, you may need financial security for all of your family’s life stages. Regardless, as life unfolds, your responsibilities and priorities change. And these changes do not matter to…
Read MoreNo one is going to stop you now. You may or may not have figured out how you are going to change the world, but you will. Why? Because you are young, bright, healthy, and maybe even a little charismatic. But financially, you could be better. Perhaps you are part of the 31 percent of…
Read MoreYou are going to have a baby. You have plenty of planning to do: Baby showers, potential schools, preparing the nursery, and preparing yourself for three hours of sleep. Everything seems to be discussed except for finances. Without deep, anticipatory discussions and planning you may be walking headlong into any number of common financial mistakes new parents often make.
When we are young we feel invincible. We believe time is on our side and there is plenty of time to work out financial situations once we are older. However, this is rarely the case. Check out these millennial money mistakes that can hurt you financially in the long term.
One study has Millennials averaging a 625 credit score. That is not a great score and lower than any other generation. But this score can be raised with some simple financial advice we feature in our Millennial financial advice roundup.
Unfortunately, our brain was not designed to handle the repercussions of a delayed return. The result? Potential feelings of worry, stress, and anxiety. One of the greatest reasons behind why we worry is the constant uncertainty of the future.
One of the quickest ways to hurt your retirement plans is a lack of a plan. Do you find yourself in this circumstance? Then it’s time to create a retirement account plan. Once you do, you will need to avoid these seven money mistakes.
A recent Employee Financial Wellness Survey that reports on adults nationwide who are full-time employees indicates that political uncertainty and a slow economic recovery are a few reasons that worry 52 percent of respondents in regards to their financial well-being.
One of the more interesting aspects of this report is the similarities of concerns regarding financial well-being across generations. Below, we’ve chosen a few of the more interesting findings.
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Read MoreThe empty nest stage is, by definition, a time of loss. However, it is likely also a time of gain—no longer are you spending money for children in the home. What do you do with this “unaccounted” for cash? This financial planning checklist of important considerations may help you determine the answer.
