Are you worried about the future of Social Security? The future of the program seems to be on the minds of many Americans lately. A recent article from MarketWatch.com aims to answer a few questions. “Social Security is not...
Do you have an emergency fund? Is that important to you? According to a recent article by USA Today, and emergency fund should definitely be a priority. “There’s a reason we’re all told to put money aside for emergencies....
Debt sucks! We all know it. But debt during retirement is in a league of it’s own. But according to a recent article by Yahoo! Finance, retiring debt-free is not completely out of sight. “Dealing with debt is nerve-racking,...
When you are merely getting by, the thought of saving for retirement can seem like an unobtainable goal. And don’t feel like you’re alone in this battle. According to a recent article by CNN Money, roughly one-third of Americans...
Imagine for a moment if your air conditioner broke in your car. What would you do? Could you cover the cost with your emergency fund? Or would you have to borrow money for the cost? Or would you simply...
Overall, we are living longer. Across the board, American life expectancy has slowly but steadily climbed over the last few decades. That’s great news! But according to a recent article by U. S. News and World Report, it does...
Americans continue to spend money. That is no secret. And certainly not a surprise. According to a recent article by CNBC Money, our country’s consumer debt is on course to hit a record $4 trillion by the end of...
Living paycheck-to-paycheck can be exhausting. It is easy to feel hopeless when caught in that cycle. The thought of a promotion sounds great! But extra income does not automatically solve all your problems. According to a recent article by...
Planning your retirement can be scary. Trying to expect the unexpected is rarely easy. According to a recent article by CNN Money, budgeting and planning expenses for after you retire is a common struggle. “One of the trickiest things...
If you are in the market for a new credit card, be aware that you may be looking to pay more in interest than you have with previous cards. According to a recent article by USA Today, the average...