Money avoidance is a common problem, especially among the younger generations—according to a Discover survey, 41% of Gen Z and 27% of Millennials avoid looking at their bank account balances. This reaction is natural, but allowing it to go unaddressed can worsen the problem. Luckily, there are ways to break this cycle, and understanding why you avoid money and what type of money avoider you are can help.

One common theme we hear from clients is that they don’t know where their money is going or don’t feel in control of their spending. Luckily, this is a solvable problem! Here are six ways to gain control of your spending.

It’s spooky season! And do you know what can scare us even more than creepy ghosts and killer clowns? Our finances! Many people would rather walk through a haunted house than look at their credit card bill or retirement balance. Fear is a response to feeling threatened and it’s a normal part of life designed to keep us safe, but there are actions you can take to reduce your financial fear.

When your car is on its last leg and it’s time to start looking for another vehicle, you may wonder which is better: leasing or buying? The answer: it depends. Leasing a car has many short-term benefits but long-term drawbacks. Here’s what you need to know to decide if it’s a good move for you right now.

Savings bonds—once the “responsible” go-to gift for baby showers, birthdays, and graduations—have fallen out of fashion. Still, as a millennial or Gen Xer, it’s entirely possible to stumble across a long-forgotten pile of paper savings bonds and wonder what to do with them.

The holidays are the busiest—and often most expensive—time of year to travel. The top tip for scoring affordable holiday travel is to book it early, but if you’ve missed that boat, you’re not completely out of luck. Here are four tips to make it home for the holidays, even if you’re on a budget.