Mar 13, 2024
Discussing credit scores with your partner isn’t anyone’s idea of pillow talk. But the conversation can provide important clues about your beloved’s history with money and what your financial future together could look like. Why do credit scores matter, and are they...
Mar 6, 2024
The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. Financial resilience provides a safety net that you might rarely use — but when you need it, you’ll be glad you have it. “A household is financially resilient if they are prepared to...
Mar 1, 2024
Wondering which tax breaks you might be able to take advantage of this year? It might help to first take stock of any major financial decisions or changes you made last year. Home upgrades, a new electric vehicle purchase or paying down some student loan interest are...
Feb 28, 2024
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,...
Feb 14, 2024
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...
Feb 6, 2024
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:...