It’s a new year, and you are pumped to make some changes to your finances. Only you don’t know where to start and you’re afraid to make a mistake. You’ll totally get around to it, though … once you’re done with a bunch of other chores you just remembered you had to do right now. I know. It’s easier to wrap your head around a to-do list item like “mop bathroom floor” than the one that says “start … [Read more...] about 17 Quick & Dirty Money Moves You Can Make in 2017
Debt Repayment
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
How to Pay for Grad School, Law School, or Your MBA
If you’re considering going back to school to get a master’s degree, law degree, or MBA, you might be looking into student loans to help pay tuition -- especially since many graduate programs cost $50,000 a year or more. Yikes! This is a choice to not take lightly. Taking on debt of this magnitude (possibly on top of undergraduate loans you’re still paying off), will affect your finances for years … [Read more...] about How to Pay for Grad School, Law School, or Your MBA
What To Do with an Inheritance or Settlement
If you receive a large windfall from an inheritance or lump sum settlement, you’re suddenly faced with financial decisions you weren’t expecting. Getting a lot of money at once can be a blessing and a curse. You’re not only dealing with the emotions of receiving this money (maybe from a loved one who passed away, or a lawsuit resulting from an accident), you’re also dealing with the logistics of … [Read more...] about What To Do with an Inheritance or Settlement
Student Loan Debt and What to Do About It
When you work with Millennial clients like I do, you are very well-acquainted with how student debt can affect a person’s everyday life. As countless articles and news reports lament, today’s 20 and 30-somethings are putting off buying homes and cars, getting married, having kids, and saving for retirement. While a bachelor’s degree is generally a good investment that will earn you about $1 … [Read more...] about Student Loan Debt and What to Do About It
Are You Prepared to Ride Out the Next Recession?
The stock market experienced quite a few drops in January, causing a frantic debate in the media over whether or not another recession is coming. You might have been in college during the 2008 recession, or recently graduated and struggling to find a job. Or maybe you were a few years into your career and watched your 401(k) get cut in half. The recession was poorly-timed for Millennials like me … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared to Ride Out the Next Recession?