Financial Planning

With every new year comes the opportunity to make changes in your life. It may seem cliche, and you certainly do not have to wait for the start of a new year to make changes to your financial life. However, many enjoy the momentum they feel when they create resolutions for the new year. Here […]

The holidays are a wonderful time for having fun, but they can also cause financial stress. If you are bracing yourself for the impact holiday shopping will have on your wallet, it may be time to approach your holiday spending with a new strategy. ‘No spend’ challenges are a new trend that can help you […]

Before you walk down the aisle with your beloved, it’s a good idea to do some financial planning together. Check out our financial planning before marriage checklist to ensure future money woes don’t take away from your wedded bliss. 

According to the American Dental Association, the cost of going to the dentist is the number one reason people avoid regular dental care. Unfortunately, neglecting your dental health care can have serious consequences and may end up costing you more money over time. Budgeting for dental work can be a challenge, and understanding dental costs […]

Many people dream of having children of their own. However, the milestone of parenthood is a long-term expense that catches many new moms and dads off-guard. Preparing for and raising a newborn can be especially costly. While we definitely won’t discourage you from expanding your family, we do recommend being prepared! Consider these nine baby […]

Flipping through TikTok, you’ll discover a wide variety of videos. Everything from the “touch it challenge” to a step-by-step guide to buying stock options. Financial TikTok, sometimes known as FinTok, is a place where influencers share financial advice in short videos. Here are five finfluencers you should follow.

For many, college is a time for brand new starts: new friends, new academic pursuits, new living situations and more. While some of these beginnings might come naturally, others aren’t as straightforward, like budgeting for the first time, looking for jobs or establishing your credit history.

Despite media attention surrounding student debt, which has grown to $1.59 trillion in 2021, most parents and their students still vastly underestimate the costs of college. In a recent survey by Fidelity, 1 out of 4 high school parents believes that a full year of college will cost $5,000 or less, $21,820 less than the […]

Children are notorious for asking hard questions, and it can be difficult to give them honest, age-appropriate answers. Yes, it’s okay to give a watered-down answer from time-to-time, but how exactly should you respond when they ask about your finances? In this blog, we’ll examine the importance of having money-related conversations and review the things […]

Most of us have been in a situation where we’ve needed to borrow money. For some, borrowing comes in the form of student loans for college expenses, a mortgage for a new home, or a personal line of credit to start a new business. For others, borrowing has allowed them to make ends meet when they were in […]