Chapter 02: What to Include in Your Budget
Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further If you’re making a budget,...
Financial Planing
Moving Abroad? The Importance of a Life Insurance Review
Life insurance is never a pleasant topic of conversation – let’s face it, none of...
What is the FIRE Movement + How to Make It A Reality
Save more, spend smarter, and make your money go further In a world with stagnating...
Understanding Your Health Insurance Deductible
Most health plans have an annual deductible—the amount you are responsible for paying before your...
The Complete Guide to Independent Work for Seniors and Retirees
Table of Contents Benefits of Working During Retirement Phased Retirement Types of Employment Recommended Jobs...
Housing Finance
17 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender
Buying a home is one of the most important investments you can make. Becoming a...
Money Audit
Check-In: Expecting Couple Struggling with Debt, But Future Looks Bright
When I first connected with Julia and John, the Queens, NY couple was expecting their first child and grappling with some debt, a lack of savings and income prior to the baby’s arrival. The couple was basically living paycheck to paycheck and in need of some advice to break…
We Earn $200,000 and Can’t Save. Help!
We Earn $200,000 and Can’t Save. Help!
Mia, 35 and her husband Luke, 36, earn a combined $200,000 per year. But after paying their mortgage and rental...
9 Affordable Ways To Take Care Of Your Mental Health
9 Affordable Ways To Take Care Of Your Mental Health
They say that nothing is more important than your mental health – but tell that to an empty bank account....
Student Finance
How To Go Back To School As An Adult
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Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
Student Loans: Which Repayment Plan is Right for You?
When I graduated from college *ahem* eons ago and it came time to pay off my federal student loans, I had...
The Best 8 Scholarship Sites to Find Your Money Match
The Best 8 Scholarship Sites to Find Your Money Match
College is expensive – and the cost is only increasing. For most of us, that means we need to find...
How To Apply For Student Loans Without Your Parents
How To Apply For Student Loans Without Your Parents
For some prospective college students, taking out student loans is a breeze. When you have a supportive parent there to...
How to Appeal Your Financial Aid for Next Year
How to Appeal Your Financial Aid for Next Year
[embedded content] Financial aid decisions are meant to be based largely on a family’s ability to pay for college. But...
Paying For College: How to Compare Private Student Loan Lenders
Paying For College: How to Compare Private Student Loan Lenders
The federal student loan process is designed to be easy. There’s no need to shop around, compare terms or apply...
How to Understand Your Student Loan Options
How to Understand Your Student Loan Options
The student loan process asks a lot from incoming college students. Before they even leave the comfort of their childhood...
Are All the Food Delivery and Subscription Services Worth It?
Are All the Food Delivery and Subscription Services Worth It?
We’re living in an age of convenience. Groceries can be delivered, clothes can be picked out for you and just...
My Parents Can’t Afford College Anymore – What Should I Do?
My Parents Can’t Afford College Anymore – What Should I Do?
When most parents offer to fund their child’s tuition, it’s with the expectation that their financial circumstances will remain relatively...