Posts by Shannah Compton Game

Most high-yield savings accounts are online, with no physical presence. Many offer an APY that may be significantly higher than what you can earn at a traditional bank.

Great job! You’ve scored a raise at work. Take these steps to maximize your windfall and improve your financial situation.

Borrowing and lending between relatives can be unexpectedly emotional. Here are some tips for setting healthy boundaries and implementing damage control.

There are countless budgeting apps out there but three constantly pop up in conversation — You Need a Budget (YNAB), Mint, and Personal Capital. A CFP professional weighs in on how these three differ and which may be the right fit for you.

You may have heard of some of these budgeting and saving apps, but are they worth the memory to download? Find out which is a fit for you.

No matter how old you are, or how many homes you’ve purchased, there’s something about signing your name (over and over again) on the closing contract that makes you feel like you’re taking a really, really, big step. That’s because you are.

Eleven financial moves that new parents should check off when welcoming a new baby. A simple checklist for new parents or soon-to-be parents.

Even if you invest with roboadvisors, you might not want to set-and-forget your investments. Here are tips for continuing to grow your wealth.

For some people, pets are like children. You don’t need a college fund for Fluffy, but you might want to consider the financial aspects of pet parenting.

Whether or not a college grad needs life insurance depends on the types of student loans the borrower has and whether he or she has financial dependents.