“One day I am going to make a budget.” “One day I am going to start saving for retirement.” “One day I am going to stop spending so much money eating out.” How many times have you said either of those statements? Many of us have plans to do the things that we know are […]
Read MoreOne of the main reasons why so many people have trouble managing their money is because nobody showed them how. They were not taught at home, at school, or at church. Unfortunately, they were taught how not to manage their money and most ended up in a financial mess. Because of this reality, it is […]
Read MoreWe know there are money personalities. In fact everyone has one. Just like everyone has a personality. Some personalities are appealing, while others are unappealing. While your money personality shows how you value money and ultimately how you end up managing your money, your personality type shows how you look at the world and act […]
Read MoreCollege students, college graduates, and their parents all know what FAFSA is. If you or your child will need financial aid to attend college, then you should become familiar with it too. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Financial Student Aid. It is a form completed by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) […]
Read MoreEveryone needs a little help at some time in their life. Sometimes that help is financial and we need some money. Other times we just need someone to vouch for us. One way you can vouch for someone is to be a cosigner for them on a loan. If you have not been asked to […]
Read MoreStatistics show that the average cost of an American wedding is between $25,500 and $33,000. It’s no surprise that a lot of couples are going into to debt. In fact, statistics show that 74% of couples go into debt to get married. Now, there’s a wedding loan out there that does not help matters. A […]
Read MoreThere is a nine digit number that is so important. Of course, I am talking about your Social Security Number (SSN). It seems like more people are asking you to give them your SSN. The people seem valid, so you may not have a problem giving them your SSN. In fact, you may think that […]
Read MoreAlthough money is a major part of every relationship, it is still common for both spouses to have different views. These different views can lead to financial infidelity. However, there is still hope for couples to prevent it or to resolve the issues around it. First, you have to know what to look for, what […]
Read MoreWhat does infidelity have to do with money management? Are you sneaking around on your spouse with your money or purchases? Do you lie to your spouse about money? Does your spouse know about all of your debts? Is gambling a secret that you keep from your spouse? All of these are signs of financial […]
Read MoreIt’s very important to know how to do something. How to create a budget. How to start saving. How to open a retirement account. How to reduce and/or eliminate debt. How to purchase life insurance. These are all good things to know how to do. However, if you do not have a solid “Why” […]
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