Big Expenses Ruining Your Budget? Try a Sinking Fund.

Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries. Budgeting for big purchases is different, too. The holiday shopping season happens every year. So why can it still be so tough to be financially prepared? Thirty-one percent of 2024 holiday shoppers who...

6 Fast Ways to Simplify Your Finances in 2026

The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only.  Managing money doesn’t have to be complicated or time consuming. Still, about a third of Americans (32%) feel anxious about their finances going into 2026, according to a new NerdWallet...

Is Concierge Medicine for You?

Paying extra can mean faster appointments and closer attention, if it fits your budget. When Susie Felber’s primary care physician left to start a concierge practice last year, Felber didn’t initially follow her doctor, even though she loved her. Felber felt like she...

How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?

The amount of car insurance you need depends on your financial situation, where you live and whether you lease or finance your car.   How much liability insurance do I need? To drive your car legally, you need at least the minimum amount of car insurance required...