Teach your college student how to budget for financial independence
When your child goes off to college it is often the first time they are financially independent. Even if you are giving them money to…
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Expert advice before you add a teenage driver onto your auto insurance
So your little bundle of joy is now a teenager who passed their drivers test, and they are itching to get behind the wheel…alone! Before…
What to do when you cannot pay your medical bills
Affordable Care Act or not, Americans of every age are having a harder time paying for medical bills. A report issued in 2013 by NerdWallet…
Protect your financial well-being and future during separation
Nobody wants to plan for a divorce, but it is vital to protect yourself in the event it happens. Should a divorce be on the…
Advice for successfully securing a home mortgage when self employed
With the extinction of the dinosaur known as the stated income loan, many a self-employed homeowner and homebuyer has come to believe that obtaining a…
How first-time home buyers can prepare for homeownership
While preparing to buy your first home, there is nothing more valuable than organization and planning. Financially, this can be scary, but with the right…
What to do when your spouse is bad with money and finances
Marriage often means the communion of two salaries, and it can also mean the compacting of two debts, and—to an extent—an oil-and-water mix of spending…
How you can plan and budget to save money on your summer vacation
When the weather finally starts to get warmer and people are eager to get out of the house and go on vacation, there is a…
Money lessons every college grad should know
Thousands of students graduate from college every year. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, on average they will graduate with $26,500 in student…
How to recognize and avoid a personal financial disaster
While the overall financial situation has recently improved in the United States, many Americans are still facing tough personal financial circumstances. It is important to…
