Looking to Cut Costs? These Are 5 of the Best Items to Buy Used
There are good deals to be had when buying used items, so long as you know what to look for and stick to some perennial items that never go out of style.
How to Research ESG Investment Options
While there is a lot of jargon and acronyms to learn when researching ESG investments, understanding the major frameworks and how a company scored in each can help you weigh your investment options and how a company measures up on critical issues.
Start Talking to Your Kids About Investing—Here’s Where to Start
Because financial literacy is usually left up to parents to provide, it’s important to consistently have those discussions with your children and help them understand the concepts of risk and reward, compound interest and feeling comfortable with the investing process.
4 Things to Consider Before Starting a Franchise
Before you get too far along in the franchise buying process, spend some time understanding how a franchising opportunity works, the pros and cons, and do some inner reflection to ensure that your personality and expectations align with the business model.
Add a Personal Mid-Year Review to Help You Conquer Your Goals
We just recently passed the halfway mark of 2022, and now is a great time to check in on where things stand with your financial and personal goals and to find the motivation to keep making progress, however slow.
Budget-Friendly Travel Tips to Make Getting On The Road Easier
Thinking through how you’ll handle a flight delay or cancellation, what you’ll do if your bank card is lost or stolen and what items you should have in your suitcase can make your trip easier and safer.
You’ve Paid Off Your Debt! Now What?
Without a good plan for what used to be your debt payment, you run the risk of lifestyle inflation and spending all of that money before it has a chance to help you make your future better.
Avoid Using “Buy Now, Pay Later” By Planning Ahead
The buy now, pay later phenomenon is growing rapidly. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 37% of respondents used BNPL services in 2021, and 12% of those borrowers used the service at least five times within the last year.
Empower Yourself to Pay Off Debt
There is usually no quick fix to paying off debt, and maintaining the mental and emotional energy to keep going can be challenging.
How Long Should Your Career Be? 15 Years Is Plenty, According to This Personal Finance Couple
Come to think of it, 15 years of doing anything is long, and it’s certainly long enough to project future outcomes.
Redefining External vs. Internal Rewards to Help Choose Your Goals Wisely
When you start going after promotions or raises at work simply because they’re there and you think they’ll earn you more external respect, you run the risk of distracting yourself from your ultimate career
Have a Strategic Plan So You Can Cash Out On Your Terms
If you’ve been working on upskilling and taking advantage of employer-offered education, now might be a great time to find a better job with a higher salary, thanks to the Great Resignation.