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, potential scammers have tactics that continuously change to catch unsuspecting
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.
Big box stores and e-commerce retailers may dominate the advertising space during the
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
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 Financial Gym Advisors. But that usually prompts the next question,
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 can add up fast. It can be hard to know
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 of need or desire, but it always starts with a
If you receive a call from a debt collection agency, you might be unsure of whether or not you should answer. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires debt collectors to adhere to a strict set
Trying to find ways to get a handle on your debt? You might consider debt consolidation, a process that can simplify your debt and possibly lower the amount you pay in interest on your loans. If
It’s the most wonderful time of year for a lot of people. But for your wallet? It can be the most stressful time of year. This year, retailers are rolling out the holiday marketing even earlier than usual. Whether
Many of us were never taught how to manage credit cards or how they even work. Let’s start off with some basics before jumping into how to pay down your debt faster.
First off, you should download your credit
So, you have a great credit score, your spending is under control, and you want to maximize your great score by getting into the habit of using cards that earn you points and save you money.
Great news! While
It seems to be baby season. We’ve already had a FinGym baby this year and there is another on the way!
We often get questions from new or soon-to-be parents who want to know the best way to save
Open Enrollment season is upon us, and with it the yearly opportunity to make sure we’re taking advantage of all the workplace perks we are entitled to. This means checking that we’ve signed on to get tax breaks on
Last year, in an effort to help student loan borrowers through the financial crisis that COVID-19 brought upon us, the Federal Government suspended payments and interest accrual on most Federal student loans. At first, this administrative forbearance was slated
I’m so sorry that you are dealing with this. Having to cope with unjust and unconstitutional violations of your right to choose should not happen to anyone, and we are appalled by how far reaching this legislation is. And
This post is part 4 in a series on responsible investing coming out this month. In this series, we’ll break down the basics and help you learn about socially and environmentally responsible investments and how you can take part
There is a maxim in investing that we at For What It’s Worth (FWIW) have come to embrace: “All investing has an impact —the question is whether it is positive or negative.” Over the last decade, there has been
This post is Part 2 in a series on responsible investing coming out this month. In this series, we’ll break down the basics and help you learn about socially and environmentally responsible investments and how you can take part
As a Trainer, I always ask my clients to track their spending. After all, it's hard to know how much you can save or invest if you don’t know what’s coming in and going out! One pain point we
This post is Part 1 in a series on Responsible Investing, which we are focusing on for the month of September. In this series, we’ll break down the basics and help you learn about socially and environmentally responsible investments
Eight years ago, I delivered a pro-bono financial plan to a former co-worker; and after I had gone through all of her numbers with her, she said, “You know you’re saving my life, right?” Those words hit me like
