We’re eyeballs deep in helping our clients choose their company benefits at Gen Y Planning right now! Why? Because this is one of the ways we save our clients the most money: by revamping their company benefits. Maybe you chose your company benefits a few years ago and haven’t looked at them in awhile. Well, I highly encourage you to pull out that giant booklet and start reading. Warning: this … [Read more...] about How Do I Choose My Company Benefits During Open Enrollment?
How Refinancing Your Mortgage From a 30-Year to a 15-Year Fixed Rate Could Save You Six Figures
If you own a home or you’re currently looking to buy, odds are you’ve got (or are considering) a 30-year mortgage. It’s by far the most popular mortgage option. (And with interest rates at historically low levels right now, I highly recommend locking those rates in with a fixed-rate mortgage!) Now, what’s popular isn’t what’s always right for your personal financial situation. Mortgages come with … [Read more...] about How Refinancing Your Mortgage From a 30-Year to a 15-Year Fixed Rate Could Save You Six Figures
You’re 30 — Stop Doing What You Did in College
I’m a big fan of automating your finances as a way to grow your wealth. After about 30 minutes of set-up, your money is whisked into different accounts, and you’re less tempted to spend your savings because you don’t really see that money. But every year (or whenever you experience a big life change like getting married, having a kid, getting divorced, or getting a big raise), you should reassess … [Read more...] about You’re 30 — Stop Doing What You Did in College
How to Save on Child Care
Many Millennials are at an age where they’re deciding when, or if, to grow their families. In addition to imagining all the ways having kids can change your life, it’s important to prepare financially. One big expense many soon-to-be parents worry about is child care. The average annual cost in the U.S. is $18,000 -- more expensive than in-state public college tuition in many states! Child care … [Read more...] about How to Save on Child Care
5 Ways to Repair Damaged Credit
When used responsibly, credit cards and loans can be amazing tools. Using a credit card instead of cash allows you to maintain a detailed record of your spending, and racking up rewards points can save you a lot on large expenses. Loans make it possible to spread out payments on big-ticket items like a house and can help you fund a small business or your education. Point being, you’ll probably … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Repair Damaged Credit
Weighing a Job Offer? Look Beyond the Salary
You’ve been job hunting for months, and you finally receive a job offer. You’re desperate to get out of your current job, and the salary they’re offering looks decent enough, so you should just go for it, right? Eh, maybe. If you think of a job offer as a pie, the salary is but a mere slice or two. There are so many other factors to consider than would have a real effect on your happiness at this … [Read more...] about Weighing a Job Offer? Look Beyond the Salary