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Trends and Factors Affecting Generational Financial Trauma
The financial experiences people have early on, whether positive or negative, shape their relationships with money for life. They can affect how people handle paycheck deposits, savings accounts, bills, and credit cards well into adulthood.
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Leasing vs. Buying A Car: What To Consider
Ready for a new car? Whether it’s your first or your fifth, getting a new car can be an exciting prospect. But you’ll have to make a few important decisions before you start shopping around. Aside from deciding on which car to get, the biggest choice you’ll have to make is whether to purchase or lease.
Shopping Online Safely with a Credit Card
Online shopping is, without a doubt, one of the most convenient ways to shop. No lines or crowds. No searching for a parking spot or spending time hopping from store to store. But, as with most everything positive technology has brought us, there can be downsides as well— in the case of online shopping, the security risk that comes with browsing the wrong site, or entering your personal and financial information online.
Cool Debt-Reduction Strategies
Most folks who find themselves overwhelmed by debt didn’t plan on being there. Which is why taking the opposite approach and having a solid plan to get out of debt makes good sense. But there are lots of debt-reducing strategies out there, so which one is right for you?
6 Tips for Avoiding the Black Friday Blues
“Black Friday.” To some, these two words conjure up feelings of anxiety and dread. Hordes of shoppers colliding in a frenzied mass of humanity—or inhumanity—each hell-bent on filling their cart with as much discounted holiday merchandise as possible before time or inventories run out.
10 Alternatives to a Traditional Summer Vacation
As summer draws near, it’s time to once again plan that summer vacation. But a week or two at a major theme park or trendy beach destination can quickly set you back to the point where you spend more time worrying about your growing credit card balance than relaxing with the family or de-stressing by the pool. So, in the spirit of getting a little downtime without all the added financial stress, here are a few alternatives to consider in lieu of a traditional summer getaway.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.