“Will my 401(k) still be there when I leave?” I got this question last week from someone I work with. It’s her first time having access...

There’s been more and more talk about Social Security and its feasibility recently, as we get closer and closer to the mid-2030s when the...

Most people know that if they invest, they’re going to be buying mainly stocks and bonds. But how do investors go about buying them?...

Quick disclaimer before I answer the question - I use Microsoft as an example in this post, but that is not to be construed as a...

Every parent I talk to has a specific idea of how they want to set their kids up for success. Sometimes it means helping them pay for...

This question has different answers depending on who you ask. I’ve met advisors who feel that they’re covering financial planning by...

How much money do you make? Now how much do you actually get? It can be disappointing how much lower your net pay is than your gross pay....

If you read last week’s post about how to start budgeting, but you’re still looking for more ideas on what strategies might work best for...

I wrote a blog post a couple of weeks before this one about strategies to ensure your savings is working for you by getting higher...

A friend of mine asked me recently what the difference is between a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) and a regular ole savings account....

Short answer: Most of the time, no. But it can make a big difference when it does. Long answer: Your credit score doesn’t always matter,...

Here are the main contributors, ranging from highest to lowest impact. Don’t Miss Payments This one’s pretty clear. If you have a history...

Want to make more money? Looking for a higher degree of flexibility or more vacation time? Feeling a little… stuck? Although I’m married...

Congratulations! Getting married is so exciting, even if it is a little stressful. Use these pointers to make sure you and your...

Don’t worry, we’re not going to focus completely on death. Disability is just as important to plan for, and almost as fun! All kidding...

Paying for insurance sucks. But you know what’s worse? Hitting a deer in your brand new car without the insurance that would cover the...

You might remember learning about compound interest - it works like magic! If you let your money compound over enough time, it’ll grow...

You have a superpower - you can turn financial emergencies into simple inconveniences! All it takes is having some money set aside to...

Goals and risks and savings, oh my! Planning is what I do for the people I work with, and it can get pretty detailed. That’s because we...

You know that guilt you feel when you buy something you "shouldn't"? Whether it was Starbucks yesterday or Taco Bell last week, you're...