Do you feel like your finances are out of control? Are you charging too much on credit cards each month? Do you sometimes wonder where you are going to come up with enough money to pay your bills? If any of these describe your financial situation, putting a budget in place could help. Here are…
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Forget that myth that millennials are bad with money. If recent surveys are accurate, 20- and 30-somethings are excellent at saving money and building up stacked savings accounts. In fact, nearly 1 in 4 millennials report having $100,000 to more in savings, according to a new Bank of America report. Of those surveyed, “Seventy-three percent…
5 Tax-Advantaged Ways to Save for College: The Pros & Cons of Each
When you are looking to save for college, it is easy to find yourself mired in an alphabet soup of options — ESAs, 529s, UGMAs, UTMAs, and IRAs. But each of these options comes with a unique set of advantages and disadvantages you will want to know upfront. Choosing the right way to save can…
9 Game-Changing Ways to Save Money on College Costs
There are plenty of ways to save money for future college costs, track down financial aid, and take out student loans. And having that money to invest in education is truly invaluable. But what’s even better is decreasing the cost upfront. So you spend less of your savings and reduce — or even eliminate —…
How Remote Learning Will Change College Planning Forever
Undoubtedly, the coronavirus is having a significant impact on the college planning process. The vast majority of Americans remain under stay-at-home orders. Universities and high schools alike are shuttered. And students, parents, and teachers have suddenly been thrown into the new world of full-time, remote learning. Predictions vary for how long remote learning will be…
How To Survive A Layoff Or Furlough During The COVID-19 Pandemic [INFOGRAPHIC]
Becoming unemployed due to a layoff or furlough can be an unsettling event that can cause a wide range of emotions. Understanding your options and making the right financial decisions during this period-of-time can help you successfully navigate through this challenging period in your life. Here are some useful information and financial tips to help…
Estate Planning in the Age of COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has been a wakeup call, showing us all how quickly our lives can change. Even healthy adults have gone from living their lives to coming down with fevers to being placed on ventilators in hospitals, all in the span of a couple weeks. The worst scenarios have led to untimely deaths and…
