The Christmas countdown has officially begun! But if you are counting the cash in your bank account and wondering how you’re going to get through the holiday season without a credit card hangover, we’ve got your back.
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We all have friends who are a blast to hang out with, but who aren’t always the most supportive of our financial goals — whether on purpose or not. The worst is when you realize that you, yourself, can
This time of year, when we reflect on all we have, is a popular time to think about giving to others as well. When your budget is tight, you may not feel like you have the means to help
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 we even have a whole slack channel dedicated to our
Chances are the employees at your company are feeling the pain of inflation and concerns of a recession. They don’t need to hear it from an economist to know that things in general are getting more expensive and companies
Carrying a credit card around this holiday shopping season can make sense in many ways. It offers convenience and greater purchasing power, but there’s a fine line between smart holiday card use versus letting credit card shopping get out
We are officially in the single digits when speaking to how many weeks are left in the year. With the holidays approaching it is an easy time of year to put your financial health to the side and make
Starting a business can be rewarding but also difficult. Business owners can see their passion come to life but also put in the time and effort, that no one else sees. If you run a business, you’re a master
A health savings account (HSA) can be a useful part of your financial toolbox. Like retirement accounts, HSAs come along with powerful benefits like tax-free spending on healthcare, but they also have some odd rules. Knowing the ins and
Winter is coming and it will bring along challenging conditions for our cars, homes, and health. Luckily, a little preventive maintenance goes a long way toward averting costly problems this season. Try these winterizing tips to keep your car,
Salary negotiation is a widely accepted practice during the job hunt process: about 70% of employers expect job candidates to negotiate. Despite that, a recent study from Fidelity found that 58% of young professionals accepted job offers without negotiating.
Finances can feel so serious, but they don’t always have to feel like that. Savings challenges are a great way to add a little “fun” into finance. They can help you save for a specific purchase, holiday gift money,
Sometimes, we get so caught up in the hamster wheel of life, we forget to ask ourselves what all of this hard work is even for. When you’re so busy reacting to the needs and demands of others, then
Even in the best of times, our relationships with money is…complicated. While it sometimes feels like we are the only ones struggling to create new financial habits and overcome unhelpful money-related thinking patterns, we are not alone. Instead of
Investing has forever been a scary and confusing topic for many people. Trying to understand the movements of stocks and getting comfortable with the risks those movements pose can be difficult to understand and even more difficult to accept
Credit scores are important. They can be our ticket to getting a good rate on a mortgage, a car loan, or refinancing your home. Your credit score also can make or break a rental application, or prevent you from
Everyone is worried about their credit score, but credit scores are calculated using the information on your credit reports. So, if you want to work on improving your score, your credit reports are a great place to start.
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Cell phones: we all need them, but how much do we really have to pay for them? Depending on the number of lines and extras, the bill can easily cost between $150-$300 per month. That’s a solid chunk of
At long last, the federal student loan debt relief application is open! The application is still in beta (testing) mode and it will be available off and on until the official launch later this month, so if it’s not
For the past two and a half years, most borrowers with federal student loans have not needed to make any payments. And a lot has changed over that time: people have moved across the country, started families, bought houses,
A common refrain we trainers are hearing right now as we work with our clients on their financial goals is that the reopening of the world is expensive. With so many things off limits for so long, having the
