Financial Wellness

Even with health insurance, one trip to the ER or a surprise medical test can lead to a bill you never saw coming. It’s extremely common to feel shocked by a medical bill — but there are effective ways to move out of trepidation into action.  This isn’t a guide to battling every charge line […]

Improving your credit score doesn’t always require big moves or major lifestyle changes. Sometimes, it’s the small, steady habits that build the strongest financial future. Just like brushing your teeth helps avoid big dental problems, a few smart routines can keep financial health in good shape and help you avoid trouble later. Try adding these […]

Student loan payments can be a heavy burden to bear over decades of your life. As many of the 42.7 million borrowers with federal debt can attest, paying off that debt can impact the basic choices you make for your future.  But there’s good news: You don’t need to wait for forgiveness or rely on […]

Your credit score can impact big parts of your life. For everything from car loans to mortgages, your credit score is an indicator of  how good you are at borrowing and paying back money. And the better the credit score, the easier it is for you to access the resources you need to live your […]

Have you ever bought something you didn’t really need, then felt a pang of regret later? Or found yourself reaching for your credit card when stress or boredom hit?  Our emotional and financial lives are even more entwined than we’d often care to admit. And sometimes, a need to feel powerful, loved or in control […]

Even though nurses dedicate their lives to helping others, many find themselves quietly dealing with their own money worries. This often happens because of unsecured debt, like credit cards or personal loans. Why Nurses are at Risk for Debt Problems Nurses in credit card debt are an all-too-common reality. The nursing profession creates certain conditions […]

Financial health is a huge factor in the quality of our lives, yet it’s overlooked in many of the ways we evaluate wellness. Your financial wellness informs your physical and mental health. And it’s not a stretch to see how a bad credit score or unpaid loan could impact how you feel stress — and […]

I wish I could stop paying credit card debt and stop worrying about it. People in debt know this fantasy well. But in reality, it’s hard to imagine the former without the latter.  Financial stress can bring out our vulnerabilities. We can feel immense worry, shame and fear when confronting mounting balances. But Certified Financial […]

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through endless financial advice articles, wondering where to begin when it comes to improving your financial health? Maybe you lose interest halfway through personal finance blogs because you are already short on time and attention. Documentaries are great alternatives to traditional financial resources because they educate and entertain. Kickstart your […]

The timeline in the article outlines milestones made by women in the fight for financial independence in the United States.