- February 3, 2021
- by Ashley Chorpenning
Paying off debt can seem like a momentous task. If you have several loans or credit lines, it can be tough to know where to start and which loans to prioritize. There are several philosophies …
Personal Finance
- January 11, 2021
- by Michael
Hybrid and electric vehicles are often more expensive than their gas-exclusive counterparts. At the same time their operating cost is lower. With federal and state tax incentives in the mix it can be difficult to …
Personal Finance
- December 16, 2020
- by Ashley Chorpenning
If you have a credit card or other debt, and make regular on-time payments, you probably have a good credit score. Having a good or excellent credit score is important for several reasons.
Personal Finance
- November 23, 2020
- by Ashley Chorpenning
Volunteering is a great way to do something you love while helping others. Although you do not get paid for volunteering, that does not mean that you can’t benefit from it.
Personal Finance
- October 23, 2020
- by Michael
Record low interest rates have left people wondering what they should do and what will happen in the future. Here are are several things you can do about the current situation of low interest rates.
Personal Finance,
Net Worth
- October 12, 2020
- by Ashley Chorpenning
There is a simple “trick” to saving over $600. It only takes about an hour of work. All you need is a decent credit score and some high interest debt you want to eliminate. On …
Personal Finance
- September 25, 2020
- by Michael
Everyone wants to maximize their tax returns, and married couples are no exception. In fact, you might have specific goals as a couple for how you want to use your tax return to set yourselves …
Personal Finance,
Family and Finances
- September 19, 2020
- by Ashley Chorpenning
If you’re underwater on your mortgage you owe more than the home is worth. You probably have more choices than you realize. Read on for our breakdown. Some strategies require no work, others are fairly …
Personal Finance,
Homes and Real Estate
- September 7, 2020
- by Ashley Chorpenning
Vacations can be very expensive, so planning your honeymoon can feel like a large additional expense. Read on to discover 16 tips on how to have a great getaway on a budget.
Personal Finance,
Budgeting
- August 15, 2020
- by Michael
The following concepts will help you look at investment risk as well as expected return, and some basic and free ways to limit your risk.
Personal Finance,
Risk Reduction
Similar to a financial budget, we all have time budget (whether we know it or not). We budget our time in many ways. The financial budget and the time budget are related. As they say …
Personal Finance,
Budgeting
Maximizing utility is essential to staying on budget, meeting your financial goals, and growing your net worth. Anybody can do it. Here are nine tips you can use to save money.
Personal Finance,
Budgeting