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 cheering for you!

One of the more important things to

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 saving, spending and making money early on can help prepare

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 of a shared credit card, or in a committed relationship

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 and hiring!

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 frightening! We’re here to provide the answers you need when

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 on the internet and therefore you’re the target of more

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 approaches as many of us are navigating a global pandemic

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 about taxes that can hurt taxpayers by adding to their

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 of our favorite low or no cost ways to pass

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 and city living easier than ever before for renters. Every

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 wisely, so we have compiled a checklist to help guide

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 you’re behind on bills or payments.

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, expanding unemployment benefits, changing the rules around student loans and

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. Leaving many service workers without income and other employment benefits.

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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 been 7,038 total reported cases of COVID-19 in the U.S.

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 volatile and uncertain periods of time.

We realize that your

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 responsibilities constantly tugging for your attention, it’s hard to afford

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.

Each tax season, people search for ways to lower their