Budgeting

We often don’t think about the impact that lifestyle can have on our finances. After all, it’s not always intuitive to connect your everyday habits with your pocketbook. However, there are some lifestyle choices that, over time, can add up to a lot of money. If you want to build wealth long-term, it’s not just […]

As a parent, I want what’s best for my kids. Most parents feel the same, I’m sure. In some cases, that leads to putting their needs before my own. However, when it comes to our financial future, you should think about putting your needs ahead of everyone else’s. Yes, even ahead of your children. Sure, […]

The web contains hundreds of financial-related sites, and every one of them promises to give you the advice necessary to achieve monetary success. Add on top the same ‘ol nuggets of wisdom you get from your parents or your friends, and it’s easy to feel like there’s seemingly no end to the list of “do’s […]

Knowing where you stand is important. After all, you can’t improve your financial situation unless you understand exactly where you currently are. Having a good sense of your debt, savings, and expenditures — and how to improve in each area — will benefit you in the long run. However, most of us let things slide […]