What to Do About Debt in Retirement

From taking on side work to strategically downsizing, here are ways to help you tackle retirement debt. A growing number of older adults are in debt in retirement, according to the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances from the Federal Reserve. Among people ages 65 to 74,...

5 Signs You Should Consolidate Your Credit Card Debt in 2024

Summer 2023 marked a new high for Americans’ total credit card debt, with balances passing $1 trillion for the first time in history, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. While the holidays tend to be a reflective time, the definitive flip of the...

4 Strategies for Using Side Hustles to Fund Retirement Savings

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only.  At the start of 2022, I panicked after realizing I was in my early thirties with only about $4,000 saved for retirement. Once the panic subsided, my solution was to use side hustles to...

Buying a House in 2024: How to Overcome the Challenges

From high prices to low inventory, potential home buyers know it’s gnarly out there. But if you’re ready for homeownership, the long-term benefit of buying often outweighs the pain of toughing out the search — even these days. Think of it like your 5 a.m. spin class:...

Credit Card Debt Weighing on You? Some Small Steps Can Pay Off

Credit card debt is an unfortunate reality for many today. Americans owe over $1 trillion in credit card debt, according to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. And with steep interest rates and a high cost of living, the end of the road with debt...