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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

The Financial Gym Advisors Response to COVID-19

At The Financial Gym Advisors, our responsibility is to provide resources and information that will help ease your fears and financial questions at all times -- and especially during

5 Best Savings Apps to Try This Year

Let’s face it, saving money can be onerous and not as easy as the “put it away and don’t touch it” advice makes it seem. Between all the financial

How to Claim Your Partner as a Dependent on Your Taxes

** Our Trainers are not tax advisors nor do we provide specific tax advice in this blog. The purpose of this blog post is to provide a general overview.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Tax Return

** Our Trainers are not tax advisors nor do we provide specific tax advice in this blog. The purpose of this blog post is to provide a general overview.

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Coronavirus: How to Protect Yourself and Prevent Spreading the Disease

If you’ve visited your local drugstore only to find that hand sanitizer is out of stock, or received an email from your employer announcing a temporary work-from-home policy for

Strategies to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse

The excitement of a new purchase — whether it’s a small purchase at the department store or a large purchase, like a new car — feels good. Psychological studies

How to Save $1,000 by July for a Summer Vacation

It might still be winter in many parts of the U.S., but let’s be honest — you’re already dreaming of your next big vacation this summer. If you don’t

7 Tax Deductions & Write Offs That Save You Money

Filing your taxes can be complicated, which makes it easy to overlook tax deductions that could save you money. Whether you choose to claim the standard deduction or itemize

What is a 1099?

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) uses a series of “information returns” called 1099s to track income received other than the salaries and wages paid by an employer.

Although most

How to File Your Taxes Jointly for the First Time

When you decided to say “I do”, you may not have considered the future tax implications of getting married. Marriage changes your taxes — from the credits and <a

How To Handle Income Inequality In Your Relationship

It’s not surprising that in an American Psychological Association report highlighting the largest stressors of America, work and money were identified as the highest personal stressors. It’s

Black History Month: How This Tool Shaped My Financial Education

In honor of Black History Month, our wonderful Financial Trainer, Chandra Savage, shares with us about her first financial education experiences as a young black woman.

9 Ways to Spend Less Money On Food

Every dollar counts when you’re trying to save money and keep your finances in order. Groceries are a significant line-item expense for every family’s household budget.

According

How to Use a Bullet Journal to Track Your Financial Goals

Are you looking for ways to track your financial goals? A bullet journal is a useful strategy some people use to organize and reach their financial achievements. Not quite

How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Faster

Revolving lines of credit, like credit cards, are a helpful tool when used responsibly. However, it can also lead to a slippery slope when it comes to wracking-up credit

14 Fun and Cheap Ways Singles Can Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day may bring up mixed feelings, whether you’re attached or not. Despite being regarded as an excuse to show your affection in a spendy way, it can isolate

I Turned to Freelancing and Quadrupled My Assets in 3 Months

Analisa Cantu has been an FG client since October 2019. When she’s not bearing her financial soul to her coach, Terri, she’s probably on a flight somewhere and makes

What You Need to Know About a Credit Freeze

According to a recent Javelin identity fraud study, 14.4 million consumers were victims of identity fraud in 2018. Identity thieves may target your banking information or access

How to Meal Prep on a Budget

Cutting back on expensive restaurant meals in place of meal prepping is an effective way to reduce food spending and regain mindful eating habits. The Bureau of

10 Valentine’s Gifts Your Partner Will Remember

Finding the “perfect” Valentine’s Day gift can feel like a lot of pressure, regardless of who you choose to celebrate with. If you want to go above and

How to Meet Your Financial Goals While Avoiding FOMO

While living in New York, I’ve found it daunting to prioritize my financial goals. With dozens of exciting countries to visit with friends on my bucket list, an