Financial Insights & Resources

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Financial Education Is Not Enough: The Human Role in Modern Financial Advice

Financial education matters. It helps people understand basic concepts, ask better questions, and compareoptions with more confidence. But education alone does not solve the problem for many people. When someone

What Should I Do If I Can’t Afford My Student Loan Payments?

This month, millions of borrowers are making their first federal student loan payment in three and a half years. During this time, you may have moved, bought a house,

When Should I Ask for a Raise as a Freelancer?

Most W-2 employees can only dream of setting their own pay, but as a freelancer, you can make it happen. It’s an amazing opportunity, but also a lot of

5 Budgeting Apps To Get You On Track

When you need help keeping track of your finances, your first instinct might be to try a budgeting app—and for good reason! These apps can display your whole financial

4 Ways to Fit Student Loan Payments in Your Budget

With federal student loan payments resuming next month, it’s time to make a plan to adjust your budget. Here are four ways to do just that.

Does Your Credit Card Need Some Self-Care?

Between travel, get-togethers, and other social events, summer is hard on our credit cards. While we kick back and relax, they work overtime to pay for our fun. If

4 Ways to Get Motivated With Your Money

Most financial journeys are not linear—they have ups and downs. As such, your motivation will ebb and flow too, and that’s ok! When you are ready to get back

3 Student Loan Initiatives You Should Know About

If you’re confused about where you stand with student loans, you’re not alone. Over the past year, so many programs have been announced that it can be hard to

10 Tips For Digital Nomads & Extended Sabbaticals

Have you ever dreamt about traveling the world for six months, a year, or indefinitely? Whether you’re a digital nomad or someone wanting to travel for an extended period

6 Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping

Summer is coming to an end and that back-to-school feeling is in the air. For parents with school-aged children, that means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. Between purchasing new

Top 3 Exercises to Get Financially Fit

Getting financially fit doesn’t happen overnight but with these three financial exercises, you can start to change your financial thoughts and habits.

5 Ways to Stretch Your Summer Travel Budget

Summer is one of the most popular times to travel—about 85% of Americans plan to take a trip this season. And while summer can be a great time to

How to (Successfully) Start Your Own Business

Starting your own business can be an effective way to build long-term wealth—or it can really set you back financially. Increase your chances of success by following these five

Top 5 Ways to Get Ready for Student Loan Payments

Federal student loan payments will restart in October. Read about the top five steps to take to get ready to make your student loan payments again and avoid last-minute

Costs to Consider When Adopting vs. Fostering a Pet

While we love the idea of getting dogs and cats out of shelters, we want to remind you that pets are a financial investment. The energy and time it

How to Use a Secured Card to Build Credit

It’s hard to get credit if you don’t already have it. That’s where secured credit cards come in. Read about how a secured credit card can help if you

5 Summertime Budget Leaks to Avoid

Summer means indulging in vacations, social activities, and outdoor events (AKA “budget leaks”). Read about five common budget leaks to look out for this summer and how to keep

Everything You Need to Know to Start Travel Hacking

Travel hacking can help you afford more travel with less money. Learn all about how to get started by choosing a travel hacking strategy that works best with your

How to Calculate Your Emergency Fund Goal

You may have heard you should save an emergency fund of 3 to 6 months of expenses, but what does that actually mean? Learn what’s included in these expenses

Is the Financial Gym Advisors Worth It?

Spending money to get help with your finances is not an oxymoron. Learn when it’s worth working with the Financial Gym Advisors and what results you can expect from

The 4 Financial Seasons and How to Handle Them

Just like the physical seasons change throughout the year, we also experience financial seasons. Read about the four financial seasons and how to handle them.

Should You Travel When You Have Credit Card Debt?

Travel has so many benefits but traveling when you have debt can feel…complicated. Read about the pros and cons of traveling when you have debt and how to travel