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Financial Education Is Not Enough: The Human Role in Modern Financial Advice

Financial education matters. It helps people understand basic concepts, ask better questions, and compareoptions with more confidence. But education alone does not solve the problem for many people. When someone

5 Tips for Surviving Wedding Season

After a long, pandemic-induced wedding drought, this year is shaping up to be the busiest yet. According to Yahoo, there will be an estimated 2.5 million weddings in 2022,

Mythbusting: Too Many Credit Cards is Bad

The rules of the credit game are confusing, yes. But too many credit cards only hurt you in one instance.

There is a general fear of credit cards from

Ask a Trainer: Should I Pay Extra on My Student Loans?

To pay extra on a student loan or not? That is the question. And, it’s a question we hear often considering that the average person in the U.S. owes

Ask a Trainer: How Do I Know I Am Living Within My Means?

Great question! When we have so many competing priorities: rent, bills, retirement, student loans, credit card bills, and day to day discretionary spending, it can be hard to know

What To Consider When Choosing a New Federal Student Loan Repayment Plan

If you’re looking for a student loan payment that better fits within your budget, you may be faced with a confusing array of repayment plans. That alone can make

How to Save Your First $1,000 in Emergency Savings

Are you stuck living in the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle? It’s time to build your emergency fund. An emergency fund is money you have set aside for the emergencies that

The 3 Best Purchases I’ve Made to SAVE Me Money

The thing I love most about being a Certified Financial Trainer at The Financial Gym Advisors is that we take the WHOLE person into account. We know that none

Your Wallet Was Lost or Stolen — Now What?

The last thing anyone wants is for their stuff to go missing. But losing your wallet is a whole other level of annoying. Here’s your checklist of what to

Mastering the Abundance Mindset Today

Have you ever felt like you’ll always be stuck in a negative money mindset? Do you always feel like there’s never enough money? If that’s the case, we hate

How to Handle Federal Student Loan Default

During difficult financial times, student loan payments often get put on the back burner. By the time a borrower has their finances back under control, they may find that

5 Financial Goals for the New Year

2022 is here! While making a resolution is not a requirement, many people feel that it is a good way to start off the new year, and financial resolutions

9 Healthy Trader Joe’s Meals on a Budget

A common New Year's resolution that many people embark on year after year is to eat healthier. It’s a tried and true resolution and one that feels good and

How to Choose a New Year’s Resolution for 2022

New year, new habits — at least that what many Americans strive for when declaring a new year’s resolution, especially after the year that 2021 was! Resetting the calendar

4 Financial Stress Triggers and How to Manage Them

Money can help catapult you closer to larger life goals making rewarding milestones, like buying your first home or retiring early, a reality. On the flipside, the lack of

6 Things to Cut Back on for a Month That Won’t Change Your Lifestyle

Here at The Financial Gym Advisors, we are all about making small changes that won’t impact your day-to-day life too much, but will impact your budget (for the better!).

5 Holiday Scams to Watch Out For

The holidays are known to be the season of giving, but don’t let the joyous time of year lure you into a false sense of security. During the holidays,

5 Ways to Shop Locally this Holiday Season

The holiday season is in full swing, giving you a chance to bring joy with a well-thought-out gift while also making an impact in your community.

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Roundup of Your Trainer’s Favorite Podcasts

One question our trainers always receive is “what is your favorite podcast?” Many of our trainers are avid podcast-listeners and love listening to new podcasts-- so much so that

What’s the Difference Between a Financial Advisor and a Financial Trainer?

The first question I get when I meet new people is typically “What do you do?”

My answer, of course, is that I’m a Certified Financial Trainer with The

6 Ways to Save Money This Winter

When winter hits, so do the unexpected expenses. From sudden home repairs like frozen pipes to purchasing seasonal gifts or booking expensive flights to visit family members, winter expenses

4 Ways to Cultivate a Money & Abundance Mindset

Manifesting money can look different for each and every person. There is certainly not a “one size fits all” approach to manifesting money. It can come from a place