3 Ways to Make Your Retirement Planning Stress-Free
Unfortunately, retirement planning typically isn’t a top priority for most of today’s workforce; mortgage and debt repayment tend to be the more important financial priorities for many. However, when you are tied to debt or considered with other financial goals, retirement may seem like an uncomfortable time marked by financial stress and a decrease in…
3 Things Every Fiscally Responsible Millennial Should Already be Doing
If you’re a millennial, you know that our generation, in particular, gets a bad rap. In recent years millennials have been labeled lazy, financially illiterate, and perhaps worst of all, as the “me generation.” And to make matters worse, each of these negative stereotypes translates into false expectations for millennial behavior. Expectations about what they…
The Cost of Being a Female
t’s no secret being a female can be expensive. The little luxuries and necessities of life can add up and leave you wondering how to pay the upcoming gas bill. Whether it’s happy hours with the girls, trips to the salon, or the weekly fitness classes, budgeting allows you the luxury of spending money on…
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Who Gets the Best Deal When Buying a Car?
Car buying is something nearly everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. Whether or not you get the best price possible, however, depends on the strategies you take during the purchase. A recent study was conducted about the car buying habits of Americans, and it uncovers some interesting insights about which people tend…
Tax Penalties and Tax Credits: How the New Healthcare Bill Differs from the ACA
The Republicans have recently released their replacement for the Affordable Care Act. One of the differences between the ACA and the GOP’s American Health Care Act is a shift away from a tax penalty for not having insurance to a plan that adjusts the tax credits if you do have health insurance. Let’s take a…
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Saving for Retirement
One of the most important things you should be doing with your money is saving it. It might not sound as fun as going out and splurging on food, clothes, and travel, but retirement savings are an important aspect of a budget. Many people have not done any research about retirement, and even those who are…
Personal Finance for Main St
When residents of Main St look for news on how the economy is performed that day, it's often reported in terms of how the "Dow" or the S&P 500 performed that day. So what is the Dow? Ditto for the S&P 500?
