About Nick Steinberg

In the world of personal finance, “money saved for a rainy day” is far from the sexiest investment you can make. That doesn’t mean it’s not important though. When your life gets flipped upside down — whether from job loss, divorce, a death in the family, or any sort of unexpected financial crisis — having […]

Money is a difficult enough subject for committed spouses to discuss. So it’s understandable why many parents might bristle at the idea of bringing the topic up with their kids. Although children are often taught money fundamentals in school, these lessons should begin in the home. Taking a proactive role in your child’s financial education […]

Buying your first home can be a daunting task. It’s not only a major life milestone but a financial one too. Given this is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make, it helps to be as financially prepared as possible.  To help get you there, here are ten important financial tips. Determine a Realistic Price Range […]

No matter how much money you make, we all strive for some level of financial stability. When things are going well, it’s easy to take this stability for granted. When you can comfortably cover your expenses, make significant contributions to your long term investments, and still have money left over for non-essentials, it can be […]

Many couples in long term, committed relationships are great at discussing the “big” stuff early on. These include views on marriage, children, religion, and politics (to name a few) – you know, the deal breakers. Unfortunately, one topic many couples tend to give short shrift to is money. With 78% of Americans living paycheck to […]

The life of a student can be a difficult one. In addition to studying and getting good grades, you need to juggle expenses such as housing, tuition, and a whole lot more. It’s no wonder students are carrying such massive debt. In fact, it’s estimated total student loan debt in the United States is $1.5 […]