Financial Insights & Resources

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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

How My “Sober October” Has Shaped My Quarantine Spending Habits

Back in October of 2019, I set a lofty goal for myself to abstain from drinking for an entire month. I was in the final weeks of training for

What I Wish I Knew About Money in my 20s

After the interest in Gus & Kadri’s podcast about overspending in their 20’s, we decided to put their advice into words. Kadri shares his story of overspending, followed

A Day in The Life of a FinGym Trainer

When I meet new people, or I am catching up with friends or family and they ask “What do you do?” and I respond with “I’m a Financial Trainer”

How to Plan for Post College

First of all, congratulations! Your hard work HAS paid off. It may seem anti-climactic with the lack of formal celebration, but we are proud of you and we are

Round-up of Games That Involve Money for Kids

Teaching financial literacy to children can be a daunting task, but introducing fundamental financial concepts now can set them up for a stable future. Instilling the building blocks of

5 Tips for Couples With a Shared Credit Card

Sharing important areas of your life — including your finances — is a common part of building a deeper relationship with a long-term partner. Whether you’re newlyweds in need

Round up of Companies Who are Hiring

We know many people are experiencing job loss, reduced hours, and uncertain employment right now. While many companies are downsizing their workforce, there are also many that are expanding

Top 5 Questions We Have Been Asked During COVID-19

We know that your finances are top of mind right now. You might be worried about your investments, income, or savings right now-- and we understand, finances can be

9 Ways to Avoid Online Shopping Overload While at Home

The temptation is real to spend more money online while most of us can’t go out and about during coronavirus. Let’s just accept that. You’re probably spending more time

Your Mental Health and COVID-19

As we enter May, we honor Mental Health Awareness Month. Here at The Financial Gym Advisors, we know tackling finances often comes with stress and anxiety. This year, May

8 Tax Myths to Avoid This Filing Season

Even though tax season was extended, we still want to make sure you have all the information you need to file your 2019 taxes properly.

There are many misconceptions

How To Keep Yourself Busy For Free During COVID-19

You might be getting to the point in social distancing where you want to introduce something new or different to your stay at home routine. We’ve rounded up some

Tips for Finding Temporary Housing

We’ve partnered with Common to bring you this content. Common is the country's leading community based residential brand. With dozens of homes across 7 major cities, Common makes moving

5 Ways to Manage Your Finances During an Uncertain Time

If you are looking to conserve cash during uncertain times, here are some tips you can follow!

5 Job Search Tips During COVID-19

Here are some job search tips to keep in mind during COVID-19.

How To Use Your Stimulus Check Wisely

As many of you may know, over 80% of Americans will receive a check from the new government stimulus package. It is important to use this money

How to Talk to Your Creditors When You’re Behind on Bills or Payments

Mike Poulin, a Level 2 Financial Trainer here at The Financial Gym Advisors uses his prior experience as a Debt Collector to describe how to talk to your creditors when

What Are The Highlights of The New Stimulus Package?

You’ve probably heard about the historic $2 trillion stimulus package that was passed last week. There has been a lot of talk about the government giving away free money,

How To Prepare for Unexpected Unemployment

During these unprecedented times, many people have found themselves unexpectedly unemployed. Here are our tips for navigating unemployment.

COVID -19 Financial Resources For Workers and Businesses

People all over the country are experiencing economic hardships due to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Many states have mandated closures of restaurants, entertainment venues, and hotels.

COVID-19: How to Give Back to Those Who Need It Most

The novel Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, is affecting communities worldwide at rapid speed. As of March 18, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there’s