Picking out the linens or tableware is only one step of getting ready for marriage. Discussions about finances are a crucial part of preparing for your future. It’s important to talk about money early in the relationship to avoid future issues. A study from Kansas State University, “Examining the Relationship […]
Typically, people start preparing seriously for their retirement once they reach their 40s. If you wait that long, though, financing your whole retirement will take some hefty saving. Starting your savings as early as your 20s makes a real difference. By starting in your 20s, you can put away smaller […]
Answer these questions truthfully: 1.) Does your spouse or partner complain that you spend too much money? 2.) Are you surprised each month when your credit card bill arrives at how much more you charged than you thought you had? 3.) Do you have more shoes and clothes in your […]
Why is it that people seek the services of legal professionals, medical professionals, tax professionals, even domestic professionals but when it comes to financial planning, they often don’t take that important step to seek the assistance of financial professionals? Perhaps it’s the result of our grand-parents generation and a fundamental […]
You might not consider yourself to be an organized person, but your finances are the last place you want to be disorganized. Follow these steps and you’ll be more organized that you ever thought you could be: Look at your budget every month. Ensure that your budget is accurate. […]
Putting a little money away for a rainy day isn’t always easy. You may have some good intentions, but at the end of the day, there just isn’t any money left. Somehow whatever you make is spend before you make it to the next paycheck. Start by making a personal […]
