There are so many myths or simply ideas that are presented as sound advice when it comes to personal finance. Here are some of the ones I hear most, and why you need to examine them if you’re currently using them to make financial decisions. You Need to Take on Debt to Improve Your Credit […]
Many of us do a monthly review of our finances, perhaps around the time we pay our monthly bills, but is once a month enough? Should we be touching base with our finances more often? Perhaps once a week, or even every day? Honestly, opinions vary. Denise Duffield Thomas, author of Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, […]
It’s no secret that people of different ages and life stages tend to get their financial advice from different sources. But many Boomers might be surprised to hear their Gen Z grandchildren have a tendency to consult #MoneyTok rather than a financial advisor or bank manager. So what is #MoneyTok? It’s the hashtag that TikTok […]
The 2023 Personal Finance Perspectives Survey by FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is out — and its results can help us assess our own finances and plan for the coming year. While the sample size on this one isn’t huge, the survey was conducted nationwide and weighted to account for age and gender distribution. What’s more, […]
Setting and reaching financial goals actually involves a diverse skill set and most of those skills have nothing to do with math or financial literacy, though those kinds of skills can certainly help. Want to improve your finances over time, and have a better life overall? Focus on these transferrable skills and important qualities — they’ll really […]
The vast majority of us are dealing with a pretty constant case of information overload. It’s been estimated that an average person living today processes as much as 74 GB in information on a daily basis: roughly the amount of information that a highly educated person consumed in a lifetime, 500 years ago. When it […]
The BIG DAY has finally arrived. Guests arrive, the wedding party is ready, and every final detail is complete! All that’s left is to say “I Do!” Actually, getting married is only the beginning of building your life together. And one of the most important parts of starting your marriage is learning how to handle […]
Are you considering hiring a financial advisor who can meet with you online? A virtual financial advisor can help you make smarter money moves (and avoid sitting in traffic). In this article, we’ll discuss the rapidly growing trend of hiring a virtual financial advisor who can meet with you from the comfort of your own […]
Marriage remains a major life milestone many spend years working towards. Yet, for many young Americans, fears of descending into debt are holding them back from walking down the aisle. Couples can legally formalize their partnership through marriage registration or civil union. When it comes to celebrations – weddings – tying the knot often comes […]