Understanding life insurance company ratings
If the real estate mantra “location, location, location” had a life insurance equivalent, it would probably be “decisions, decisions, decisions.”
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Now might be the best time for millennials to buy life insurance
If you want to know the future of the economy, just ask a Millennial.
This generation, born in the 1980s and 1990s, has transformed the expectation of how and why we buy certain products. With a preference for digital services, Millennials have influenced the business models of many companies – new and old, which are adjusting to accommodate the preferences of this generation.
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Financials Moves Gen-Xers Should Be Making Now
Hey, Gen-Xer. Feel like no one’s paying attention to you?
If you think it’s all about Baby Boomers and Millennials, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2014, Gen-Xers are indeed the neglected middle child.
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7 things you can do now to solidify your child’s financial future
If you have kids, or are considering having them, you’ve likely started thinking about what that will mean for your finances. But have you thought about how you can help your kids become prepared for their own financial future? There are plenty of things parents can do now to help set their kids down the right path financially. Here are a few.
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Keep your non-traditional wedding non-traditional
As love is in the air, thanks to Saint Valentine, it’s a good time to think about same-sex weddings and the pressures to stick to traditional wedding norms.
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Why Lifestyle Inflation Can Keep You Poor – And How You Can Resist It
It’s easy to find yourself thinking, “I’ll be so much happier when I get a raise.” Then, you get a raise and feel like your financial situation has drastically changed. You can afford to save a little more per month or maybe even make that much-sought-after upgrade to your home.
But after a few months, you get used to the new salary, and the cycle begins again of waiting for that next pay increase to feel like you have enough money to live comfortably.
Many of us get the same feeling when we buy a house. What was once a gleaming home that filled you with pride is now a constant reminder of everything you want to fix.
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How to Avoid Hating Your Retirement
My parents hate their retirement.
This revelation floored me. How could that happen? How could you spend your entire life working and saving, come upon the freedom of retirement and just hate the ending?
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“The Finances of Being Female” Panel Discussion
With the rise in popularity of personal finance blogs and sites, women have more educational resources available to them than ever before. And many of these sites know that women need personalized financial advice that speaks to their individual needs – not just blanket rules for becoming a millionaire in a male-dominated world.
Queue our first Facebook Live and an honest discussion with the women who aim to help others make better financial decisions.
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7 Financial Wins to Grab at Work
What would you prefer more of: cash or Facebook memes? If it’s the former, I have good news for you. In the amount of time you spend tweeting and sharing and insta’ing during your work break, you could be pumping up your wealth instead! (And by “work break,” I mean anytime between 9-5 when you’re “working.”)
We all need a brain break from the office at times. Instead of spending it aimless scrolling through social media or online shopping, rock your wallet in 30 minutes or less by accomplishing these seven financial wins (and then get back to work!)
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Skip the Gifting Uncertainty: Five Financial Gifts to Give This Year
There are many trendy gifting choices each year. Just look at any Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday shopping list. The endless shopping can be a drain on both your energy and wallet.
This year, consider choosing a gift that keeps on giving. Consider gifting financial health and literacy.
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