The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been effectively suspended after acting director Russ Vought ordered all employees to cease activities. This move follows public statements by Elon Musk calling for the elimination of the agency. The CFPB,
It’s that time again: open enrollment season. It’s the one time of year when you can choose to change your health insurance coverage through your employer or the state/federal marketplace. Between all of the terminology and plan options, choosing a
A personal loan can be a useful tool for paying off credit card debt once and for all. Rather than juggling multiple credit cards with variable interest rates, you can just make one fixed monthly payment. Here is what
Dates are supposed to help people connect through fun and conversation. Whether you’ve just started dating, have been married for years, or just want to have fun with a friend, many go-to date ideas like dinner and a movie
Talking about finances with your partner can lead to conflict or it can bring you closer together. No matter how long you’ve been together, it’s never too late to change the conversations you’re having about money (or even to
Have you ever felt like you’re not getting paid enough? Or have you heard murmurings that others are making more than you for the same job? You know it’s not a good feeling. You’ve probably heard the phrase “Ask
The start of the new year is the most popular time to set new intentions, goals, and resolutions. Sticking with a change is another story: only 7% of people keep up with their resolutions for 12 months or
Pride is so much more than partying, speeches about equality, rainbows, and lots of Gaga.
Money can be such a powerful tool when voting with your dollar. Here are a few ways you can support the LGBTQIA+ community with
We all wish there was an “easy button” when it comes to saving. While we don’t have that (at least, not yet!), we do have the next best thing: automation. Automating your savings takes the guesswork out of whether
There’s a lot of mystery around credit scores, and while credit scores do matter in certain situations, most of the time, you can and should stop freaking out about your credit score.
As many people’s budgets have gotten tighter over the past year, there has been a resurgence of interest in simple but effective ways to manage money. One of those trends you might have caught in news headlines or on
The popularity of The Home Edit Netflix show has proven that there is something widely appealing about getting organized. Organizing your finances feels just as good as organizing your physical space. Follow the four step organizing method from The
At The Financial Gym Advisors, we have the good fortune to have seen a lot of people undergo huge financial transformations. When I see this happen, in an effort to offer the best support I can to future clients,
Let’s be real: it’s been a tough few years and the events of the world have taken a toll on everyone’s mental health. Employers recognize this but wonder what they can do with limited resources. The good news is
When I heard the Gym was offering the chance to become a Certified Financial Trainer, I had already been a member for over 4 years. Joining the Gym was the first real investment I made in myself, and when
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have either no emergency savings or less than one month of expenses saved for emergencies, according to a report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Most employers recognize the value of helping their employees save
Everything is getting more expensive, including your credit card debt. Last month, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 0.75%—the largest one-time increase in nearly three decades. Credit card companies factor the Fed’s rate into the annual percentage rates
It's the first week of a new job. Amidst the excitement of taking on a new role and meeting coworkers, your HR manager sends you a pile of paperwork to fill out—W2s, health benefits enrollment, the employee handbook. As
