Financial

Our money sits in many places — checking, savings, 401k, credit cards, and other investments. It can be hard to keep track of, and if we’re not careful, we could be in too deep with all that data. Technology can be a powerful tool to gain back control of the money we earn, save and …

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Financial independence is one of the last external steps towards adulthood. While we can move out, get a degree, and even hold down a job, many of our parents are still helping us out in our early twenties. To get closer to reaching financial independence, here are some tips to keep in mind. Manage Your …

(Baby) Steps Toward Financial Independence Read More »

While raising children, it’s nice to have one parent who stays at home. For many families though, that just isn’t feasible. The majority of families these days rely on two incomes to pay the bills. However, a considerable number of people make the conscious decision to switch to a single income. One spouse doesn’t necessarily …

Can You Afford to Become a One-Income Family? Read More »

An undergraduate course now costs up to $90,000 a year, meaning that most students rely on student loans to pay their fees. Student Finance England are the main provider of student finance in the UK and provide loans and grants to help with university tuition fees and living costs. There are other methods of financing, …

Finance For Students Read More »

In a long-term struggling economy, every penny counts.  There are a number of financial fees you could be paying that are unnecessary.  Why pay a bank to save your money?  Why let excessive credit card fees eat the payments you send them?  Here are some financial fees to avoid and keep more of your hard …

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Your personal net worth is a number that represents the total of your assets minus your liabilities at one moment in time. It’s useful to measure your financial progress, especially if you calculate it annually, as it will allow you to see whether the decisions you’re making are improving or decreasing your net worth. It …

How Does Your Net Worth Compare Read More »