For some, the idea of a budget is often a blur. It is frustrating to see how hard it is to do a budget and realizing that with one wrong purchase, you can actually ruin the entire thing. And this has been a perennial headache for most homemakers. It is […]
Parents mostly complain that teenagers do not listen to them. When it comes to advice regarding ‘money matters’ the opposite is true. Teens actually welcome their parent’s input about their finances. In the past few years, teenagers have earned billions of dollars with part-time and summer jobs. Some have spent […]
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 […]
