Is the Fire Movement Right For You?
/ July 15, 2021
FIRE is all about financial freedom, empowering individuals to gain control of their finances without relying on job income.
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Six Ideas for Paying Off Student Loans
/ June 9, 2021
While federal student loans payments are on hold, take time to put a strategy in place to pay off this debt faster.
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Time May Change Your View of Wealth
/ May 20, 2021
Time changes our perspective on many things, including our finances. Perhaps you used to think that money would solve all your problems, or that you didn't want to spend your time and energy thinking about your finances.
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Ways to Serve Your Community During COVID
/ April 27, 2021
The COVID pandemic has affected everyone across the nation, from the largest cities to the smallest towns.[1] People are struggling with employment, schooling, and even the ability to buy essentials. In times like these helping your community is even more crucial.
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Key Considerations as You Start Receiving Social Security Benefits
/ April 20, 2021
There are a few factors that everyone should keep in mind when you begin making your retirement decisions
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Retirement Planning: To Roth or Not to Roth?
/ April 13, 2021
Regardless which type of IRA you choose, the contribution limits are the same, although Roth IRAs contributions are subject to income limits.
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Three Key Components of Financial Literacy
/ April 6, 2021
Financial feats that were once unheard of—from investing in cryptocurrency to instantly paying someone through an online payment system—have now become commonplace in many parts of the country. But these sophisticated tasks must be built on a foundation of financial literacy.
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Understanding the Earned Income Tax Credit
/ March 23, 2021
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit that can provide great benefit to families. According to the IRS, in 2019 alone, approximately 25 million workers and families received over $60 billion in EITC payments, with the average payment coming in at $2,476.
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Four Key Ways to Build Your Credit
/ March 16, 2021
If you're like many Americans, you may have a few dents and dings on your credit report. As of 2020, around one in five adults has either a "fair" or "poor" credit score, which can impact their ability to qualify for a loan, rent an apartment, or even get a new job.1 And if you've largely avoided debt as an adult, you may find you have a similar problem—a sparse or nonexistent credit history can reduce your score as well.
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Women, Wealth, and Legacy Planning
/ March 9, 2021
Women are increasingly the guardians of family wealth and can benefit from following some best practices in wealth management and preservation.
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