
Budgeting Advice for Couples
It's no secret that money is often one of the leading causes of stress in relationships. When trying to merge two lives, agreeing on how to spend your money can be challenging. This can lead to arguments and resentment. This blog post will provide some budgeting tips...

Best Books About Retirement Planning
The rise of smartphones and WiFi has made it easy for people to access information about financial matters. On the other hand, books remain an excellent resource for learning about personal finance. Besides personal finance, some books cover various personal finance...

3 Tips for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
Credit cards are an easy way to fall into debt, especially for those who don't stick to a budget and limit their purchases. At first, a little debt may not seem like a problem, but when it begins to pile up and the monthly payments come due, it can become...

How Mental Health Can Impact Your Finances
Most individuals overlook mental health when it comes to personal finances. However, your mental health can have a massive impact on your financial stability. Here are a few ways that mental health can affect your finances: Excessive Spending If you suffer from...

4 Strategies for a Smooth Transition from Two Sources of Income to One
Life happens Sometimes a family has to transition from two sources of income down to one. This shift could be the right decision for the family at the time. Perhaps a family decides to homeschool their children. One person could lose their job. In any event, making...

How to Set Your Financial Goals in 2022
Do you know what you want your future to look like? Do you want to buy a big home with a yard? Do you want to pay off your student loans? Are you ready to get out of credit card debt? To accomplish any of these, you will need to set financial goals. Goals need to be...

Creating a Budget For the New Year
Many people take the opportunity to create a new budget as part of their new year’s resolution. A budget can help you keep your spending in check and ensure that you're living within your means. There are several different ways to create a budget, and the best way to...

Financial Preparedness for the Year 2022
In order for the chance to achieve financial freedom, one needs to invest now for a brighter future. This includes setting a budget that has specific amounts allocated to investments, savings, and expenses. For instance, in the current year, 2021, there are many ways...

Recession-Proofing Your Retirement Plan 2021
Recessions are an inevitable part of economic cycles. Sometimes, they're expected far in advance, but other times they show up unexpectedly. Their level and duration are also somewhat variable. What often happens is that these so-called 'market corrections' wind up...

Budgeting During Retirement
Retirement can be one of the most enjoyable times of your life, allowing time for many activities you may otherwise not have been able to pursue. However, even during retirement, it’s important to create and stick to a budget in order to ensure that you will be able...