It’s extremely important to get started on the path to financial success when you’re younger. That’s why we love visiting our local schools and teaching kids financial wellness—we know we’re making a positive impact on how they view their finances now and in the future. But what can you do to help teach your kids how to save and the …
Easy Home Workouts—No Gym Required!
New year, new you! If you’re like me, you probably have plenty of personal goals you want to set for yourself for the year. Whether it’s financial New Year’s resolutions, changing eating habits or trying to get back in shape, we all have something we want to attain for ourselves. What do you do if you want to save money …
8 Mobile Apps to Boost Your Financial New Year’s Resolutions
While we’re still rounding off the craziness of last year, I thought it’d be a great idea to start thinking about what my financial goals are moving forward. How will I be able to reach those goals, and are there any mobile apps that can boost my financial new year’s resolutions? I’m just going to lay it out there: I have …
How to Save Money on Last-Minute Holiday Shopping
So, it’s come down to this: The holidays are right around the corner, and you’ve got presents to get. It happens to all of us at some point. Don’t fret! There are still ways for you to save money on last-minute gift shopping! Maybe you’ve been busy at work or things have been kind of tight. You might be freaking …
Joint Checking Accounts: Are They Right for You?
We’ve already talked about financial questions you should answer before getting married. We felt this burning question deserved its own blog post because everyone seems to have a different opinion when talking about sharing a checking account with their spouse. It’s important for couples who share a joint checking account to trust one another completely and have similar spending and …
Student Debt: Here’s How and Why You Should be Planning for It
Student debt is a really touchy subject—even for me. I remember my first year of college. Fresh out of high school, I had a small part-time job at a pizza place, and had these really big ideas for changing the world and being a billionaire thanks to my college education! I thought was going to ace every test and, most …