Planning for a family can be an exciting and daunting step, when you think of all the changes having a baby leads to. There’s the rewarding feeling of creating a bond with a tiny little human, even when you’re too tired to see straight. And then there’s the financial drain that comes with an extra…
Born between 1980 and 2000, Millennials are perhaps the most informed of any generation thanks to having grown up surrounded by modern technology—they’re also poised to make up 75% of the workforce by 2025. That said, millennials actually have quite a bit working against them in terms of finding and maintaining stability, from disappearing pensions…
If you still think Millennials are “young,” you may be a little off. They became adults in the year 2000, and today most are over the age of 30. Some are even grandparents. Looking back 17 years ago when Millennials were the “kids” in high school or college, the future looked wide open and bright.…
Ah, retirement. The word alone brings to mind carefree travel, spending time with loved ones and putting the stress of work aside to learn an endless assortment of new hobbies. In reality, however, retiring comfortably means starting the planning and saving process early, and making the right moves every step of the way. It’s a lifelong…
One reality about adult life is the need to pay bills and calculate taxes. Much of our time goes into figuring out who gets how much and what our bank balance is at the end of the month. The stress of paying different people, different amounts at different times can present a challenge. A gleam…
Everyone looks forward to payday, but for some, the excitement is tied more to being able to make rent than the gratification of a job well done. Living paycheck-to-paycheck is something that most people go through at one point or another (half of Americans find themselves in such a situation), and it can be a…
When you are honest with yourself, do you think that money is the only thing that will motivate employees like you? How long could you keep a great paying job in a toxic environment? Things such as high expectations, involvement in decision making, and your peer group may be a greater motivator than your paycheck.
A pre-marital financial discussion is a must for those who want to establish a financial foundation and a relationship of trust and teamwork.
Recent research findings between money and happiness appears to run counter to the many decades of research that show a poor relationship between money and happiness. So can money buy happiness? This research points to the fact that it can to a certain extent.
To create wealth is not evil. Money is a medium for transaction. Wealth creation allows you the freedom and capability to help those in need, whether they are family or those less fortunate.
