Tag: March

3 Reasons Not to Use Your Tax Refund to Pay Down Debt

While most people don’t enjoy doing their taxes, a healthy tax refund can be a good consolation prize. For many people, a tax refund is the biggest windfall they receive each year. It’s tempting to immediately put that money

5 Financial Barriers Trans People Shouldn’t Have to Deal With

By this point, most people are well aware that gender can have an impact on their financial situation. As women, we face the wage gap, the investing gap, the pink tax, the mommy tax, etc. But many people are

How to Pay Down Debt on a Low Income

The Financial Gym Advisors Client Mackenzie Stewart shares with us how she approaches paying off her debt on a less-than-ideal income. Mackenzie breaks down both concrete steps as well as how to shift your mindset in order to conquer

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.

If you had an on-going income source this past year,

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 reveal that the excitement and anticipation of getting a reward