financial advice

Getting an unexpected windfall can cause plenty of emotions. On one hand, there’s the hoopla of getting a sudden cash infusion. It’s simple human nature to go wild when a large sum of extra money shows up unexpectedly. After all, it’s not earmarked for any of your normal expenses. It’s just extra money. Can you […]

Being married to someone you love can bring stability and happiness into your life. Happy couples will tell you that it’s unlike pretty much anything else. On the flip side, though, a marriage can strangle you mentally if you handle it wrong. Money issues regularly rank at the top of arguments causes among couples in […]

We all love to reminisce about the good ol’ days. When we do, it’s easy to forget all the annoying details or frustrations we dealt with. Instead, we only remember the beautiful pictures of the past. When it comes to retirement, though, the good ol’ days may be exactly as good as people say they […]

One of the biggest mistakes you can make when setting goals — especially financial ones — is to start too big. You plan meticulously, trying to perfect every tiny step. Unfortunately, even the best laid plans can get go awry. Many people abandon their overall financial plan when things don’t go exactly their way. One […]