Nobody wants to work until the day they die. We all want to get to a point where we can simply sit down, relax, and enjoy life. Consider adopting these smart financial habits to avoid a financial disaster during your golden years. Create a budget The first step to meeting your retirement target may be […]
Deciding between repaying debt repaying versus investing may seem impossible. Everyone’s financial situation is different and only you know from an emotional standpoint what might work best. Start with your budget. Balancing basic costs such as rent, utilities, transportation, and groceries is a necessary task, so you can understand how much money is going out […]
For a happy and stress-free retirement you want a maxed-out portfolio with retirement funds, savings accounts, annuities, and other income streams. With that said, this is not something everybody can achieve in time. Many individuals start their retirement planning at a later stage in life. If you are one of these late bloomers, use the […]
The tax advantages of a healthcare savings account are like those of a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, or a 529 college savings plan. The account can be used like a checking account to pay for medical bills as they arise, as an investment account to grow funds for health care costs down the road, […]
Social Security is a government program, so it is unnecessarily complicated. Working or retired? Married or divorced or both? Disabled? Private or public employer? All these factors affect your Social Security benefits and options. The factor you can directly control, however, is the age you choose to claim your Social Security benefit after retiring. You […]
When trying to pay off student loans, there are a few ways to whittle down your balance. The more you pay toward your loans, the less you’ll owe, and the quicker your balance will vanish. Extra payments can help pay off student loans quicker, but refinancing may also be an option to pay off loans. […]
Getting out of debt is never easy. Especially, for those with low income, paying off debt can be a monumental challenge. The good news is that it is still possible to pay your debt off — even if you do not have plenty of money coming in. Here are five steps you can take to […]
Starting your stock investments can be intimidating. There is so much that seems to go into it: rates of increase, declines, crashes…the list goes on. For a first time investor, you might not even know where to start. And this is your hard-earned money we’re talking about! You don’t want to risk putting your money […]
So you have finally decided that your financial situation requires some professional help. You are going to hire a financial advisor. But you have no idea where to begin the search for such a person. This is one of those occasions where a simple search bar phrase like “find a financial advisor” is not likely […]
Saving money can be a difficult task, but it is essential for achieving financial stability. It all starts with saving, even a small amount at first. Here are five ways to save up $1,000. Create a budget One of the most effective ways to save money is to create a budget. This will help you […]
