A divorce can be devastating to your finances if you aren’t prepared. The divorce settlement determines who gets what, but that’s just the beginning. It’s important to take stock of your financial situation and make moves to start rebuilding your finances on your own. “Once the financial dust settles after...
9 money moves to make now — if you have $1,000 in your account
With the economy still scorched by the pandemic and lower-income groups feeling the brunt of the burn, the prospect of having money to spare could sound like something out of a fairytale. But let’s suppose you do come into some extra cash. Not enough to say, buy a house or pay for college,...
Common money mistakes that could derail your life goals
Don’t think you can retire on modest money? You don’t have to stare down a life sentence of work, you just need to avoid some all-too-common mistakes.
Reading articles and blog posts online you may be tempted to believe that the biggest scourge threatening your financial goals are subscription…
7 ways to practice financial self-care
Self-care isn’t all candle-lit bubble baths and foaming face masks. Those things definitely fall into the self-care category — and are, some would argue, crucially important — but there are many ways to practice self-care, including with your wallet.
According to a new survey from CreditWise, released…
Rebalancing your portfolio: Here’s what that means and how often you should do it
For many of us, investing is how we save for retirement, college education and other life events. After setting our financial goals and building a diversified portfolio, we can watch our investments grow over time. But as the years go by and situations change, we may need to adjust those…
How to budget money: Eliminate your debt and start saving
Budgeting is a great way to plan your income and expenses over a period of time to keep spending in check. This can help you tackle debt or save to achieve your financial goals.
By looking through your expenses you may be able to find better ways...
The 50/30/20 rule: is it the best budgeting method?
Meeting your financial goals doesn’t happen without effort — and a big part of that effort includes deciding on and implementing an effective budget. Anyone who has wondered, “How can I save $10,000 in a year?” or “How can I make sure I have enough money left over each month for my bills?”...