Financial Planning

You’re Probably Overpaying for Utilities (And Don’t Realize It) Here’s what usually happens … You sign up for internet, electricity or water, set it to autopay and never touch it again. Then the bill shows up, by mail or email, but because you are auto-paying, you ignore it. What you’re missing is how it’s getting […]

Travel doesn’t have to mean blowing your budget (or coming home to a credit card hangover). Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a longer trip, a little preparation can help you enjoy the experience without adding unnecessary financial stress later. Start with a plan, not an idea Before you book anything, get clear on […]

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For construction workers in cold climates, the off-season presents a real problem: When there’s no less work coming in, keeping up with the cost of life can become tricky.  But the good news is that a few steady habits can make the off-season feel less like a slow-moving crisis, and more like a brief reprieve. […]

When all of your money lives in one or two bank accounts, it’s easy for spending to get muddled. Rent, gas, groceries and nights out all pulling from the same balance and before you know it, your budget doesn’t add up. The fix? Give every bank account or debit card a specific job. By assigning […]

Did you know that professional training in the arts places substantial emphasis on the technical skills required to excel in a creative field but rarely addresses how to actually make a living from it? College programs teach young artists to master their artistic skills but then graduate them without the financial literacy required to sustain […]

Why Healthcare Gig Work Feels Different — and Tougher If you’re a nurse, therapist or tech on a travel contract or short-term assignment, you already know the trade-off: more freedom, but less financial safety.  You may get to choose your hours and where you work, but you also manage the parts full-time jobs usually cover […]

What happens when life happens? Learn how to recover financially after a life setback.

Freelance income is never steady. Sometimes you’re so buried in work you don’t know what day it is. Other weeks are so quiet, you wonder if your email is broken. But no matter what happens, there are still bills to be paid — and due dates don’t wait until business is good.  If you’ve struggled […]

If you make your money with an app — delivering food or driving people around — you already know how up and down it feels. Some days are solid, while others are dead. And just when you think you’re ahead, the car needs brakes, or gas jumps a dollar. It’s hard to stay on top […]