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
If you are hoping to travel in 2023, you are in good company: the U.S. Travel Association is forecasting that Americans will be taking more trips and spending more
Money can help catapult you closer to larger life goals making rewarding milestones, like buying your first home or retiring early, a reality. On the flip side, the lack
With the new year and new goals on the horizon, we thought it would be a good idea to share six roadblocks you may hit while taking action on
January is a popular time to work on new goals, including financial goals. But after the shine and excitement of setting a new goal wears off, it’s hard to
Without fail, the turn of the New Year gives many of us this burst of “you can do it” energy. It’s almost like a new car smell or the
The one-on-one monthly accountability membership at Financial Gym Advisors connects you with a Certified Financial Trainer ®, also known as your B.F.F. (Best Financial Friend). Your financial trainer has
So much of our day-to-day lives are made up of habits: small actions we perform frequently without much thought—checking our phones when we first wake up, brushing our teeth,
On one hand, managing money is just math: how much comes in, how much goes out, and how much gets set aside. On the other hand, it has nothing
Transitioning from the end of one year into the next is the ideal time to start planning. You can look at the year holistically and identify any financial conflicts
If you are in a rush to embody your “New Year, New You” self, you’re missing out on one of the most important steps of goal-setting: reflection. Reflection allows
One of our DC-based Financial Trainers, Mike, explains why you may not want to consider debt settlement right away, even though it may seem like a tempting offer to
Last holiday season we noticed a new trend of current FinGym clients purchasing gift memberships for loved ones, and particularly for their parents. The reasons varied. Sometimes it was
We give a lot of our time, energy and money to the holiday season so it’s more important than ever to also practice self-care.
When you’re burned-out or
The holiday season is expensive: consumers in the U.S. spend about $1,000 annually on Christmas each year. With the added costs of inflation this year, budget-conscious shoppers will have
You may be familiar with the phrase, “living paycheck-to-paycheck” — it might even resonate with your current financial situation. If you’d put yourself under this category, you’re not alone.
It’s easy to get carried away during the holidays. Spending during this time of year is normalized and there is pressure to make it special at any cost. Looking
Many people open their first bank account as a kid wherever their parents bank and never make a change. But the banking industry itself has changed a lot since
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
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.
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
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