by Damian Dunn | Oct 14, 2020 | Retirement & Investing |
Gayle Evezich — October is my favorite month of the year. The air is warm and crisp at the same time, fall flowers are blooming, leaves are turning, and the air has a special feel to it. It doesn’t hurt that Halloween is in October too! There’s another big...
by Damian Dunn | Sep 30, 2020 | Retirement & Investing |
Written by Lisa Whitley If you are participating in a workplace retirement program — 401(k), 403(b) or similar — good on you! And if your employer is matching your contributions, that is even more fantastic. However, employees who do not receive an employer match have...
by Damian Dunn | Sep 9, 2020 | Student Loans, Student Loans & College Savings, Student Loans & College Savings |
Written by Kristen Ahlenius On August 8th President Trump extended the student loan administrative forbearance as a response to COVID-19 crisis. This extension provides forbearance through the end of the calendar year. In addition, loan interest rates will remain at...
by Brent Lyle | Aug 19, 2020 | Debt |
Lisa Whitley — Whether because of an event that was outside of your control, or perhaps just a series of unwise decisions, you may find yourself dealing with debt collectors. First, breathe. Having debt handed over to a collection agency is undeniably a stressful...
by Damian Dunn | Aug 12, 2020 | Retirement & Investing |
Lisa Whitley — Among the assortment of options for “specialized” savings accounts — for retirement, education, health expenses, dependent care — saving for the well-being of a disabled adult is often left behind in the discussion. The complexity of this savings goal...
by Brent Lyle | Aug 4, 2020 | Retirement & Investing, Savings, Student Loans, Student Loans & College Savings, Student Loans & College Savings |
Lisa Whitley — Have you ever read research that humans are actually pretty bad at multitasking? Instead of doing one thing well when we give it our undivided attention, we end up doing a bunch of things poorly? I am here to tell you that while this is undoubtedly true...
by Damian Dunn | Jul 15, 2020 | Lifestyle, Psychology of Money, Relationships, Spending Habits |
Gayle Evezich — In my work with couples getting ready to share their lives and finances, we go through a 3 step process to prepare them to successfully manage their money as a couple. This process starts with the couple really getting to know each other’s money...
by Brent Lyle | Jul 14, 2020 | Debt, How-to Pay off Debt, Preventing Future Debt, Trending Topics |
If history is any guide, we can expect a surge in personal bankruptcy cases in the coming months and years. In 2008, as the Great Recession took hold, annual bankruptcy filings surged almost 30% over the previous year, eventually reaching more than 1.5 million in 2010...
by Jasmin | Jun 11, 2020 | Budgeting, How-to Budget |
Since the beginning of time, necessities have consisted of food, shelter, and clothing. Basically whatever it takes to keep you alive. Today you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t add internet service, a cell phone, and dining out to the necessities list....
by Damian Dunn | May 28, 2020 | Budgeting, How-to Budget, Psychology of Money, Savings |
Simplicity, so said Leonardo da Vinci, is the ultimate sophistication. And while you may think that having multiple bank accounts is the opposite of simplicity, it can be a powerful way to help you achieve your financial goals. The trick is to have a banking strategy...
