A Guide to Financial Independence
As you celebrate this year, take a moment to consider your own independence, which is closely tied to your financial situation.
Financial Awareness in 2019
Being in control of your finances is a very important part of your life. Without knowing and completely understanding your money and how it works can be a recipe for disaster
5 Financial Lessons Dads Can Teach Their Children
Children learn many lessons from their dad. By the age of seven, kids understand basic financial concepts that can influence their decisions later in life.
The Graduates Guide to Finances
Almost two million students will graduate with their Bachelor's degree this year. These young men and women will be starting on a career path and managing their finances.
College Expenses
College expenses can be crippling if you are not prepared. Giving your children the best start in life is a praiseworthy goal, but you need to be ready for the capital outlay needed
Emergencies and Money
An unforeseen emergency expense is exactly that. If you are in an accident or need emergency funds, how will you be able to cover it?
Is a Budget Necessary for Financial Stability?
Around two-thirds of Americans don’t keep a formal budget, and just a third have long-term financial plans and goals. This means they're improvising each month and their financial stability will suffer for it.
Saving for the Future
Saving helps you keep the proverbial wolf from the door yet most Americans are not even close to being ready for any kind of financial emergency. [1] 65 percent of Americans are saving little or absolutely zero.
5 Things to Know About 529 Plans
With higher education becoming more and more expensive, parents need to start preparing for these expenses.There’s no better time to start investing for higher education needs than right now.
Enhanced Financial Counseling for Young Adults
Recently, Congress voted on a bill that would improve financial counseling for student borrowers — online or in-person sessions for any student with a federal loan or a grant.