Eliminate Debt

So many financial buzzwords attract our attention, but one stands out above the rest: “Free.” It’s one of the many words and phrases we respond to when it comes to finances. Free trials, one-month free passes, and tons of other “free” offers riddle our inboxes, our physical mailboxes, and the colorful signage around us. One of […]

You’ve heard plenty about the avalanche and snowball methods for paying off debt. They definitely have their merits. But don’t get buried in calculations or smacked in the face with a bunch of little debts that gang up on your savings. Instead, use the lasso method. It will wrangle your debt and put yourself on […]

Most adults have a variety of debts. It’s just a fact of life for many of us. Consumer debt in the United States stood at just under $14 trillion at the end of 2019, according to the Federal Reserve. And among American consumers today, debt is concentrated in four main areas – mortgages, student loans, […]

Turning 40 is a milestone in anyone’s life. When your forties begin, you are officially entering middle age. That means you are no longer a “young adult.” You’re definitely not a kid anymore, so time to act like it — financially, at least. You really should have your financial affairs in order by the time […]