Young Adults and Their Debt
The average young adult's student loan is $29,800. One aspect to consider is that college loans often place a burden of debt on the graduate, which will be carried long into the future...
The Debt Load for Young Adults
The youth of today, or rather the Millennial generation, are sitting on a massive mountain of debt. Not surprisingly, the financial world has taken notice....
Financial Mistakes to Avoid
Avoiding these common financial mistakes can help you achieve your goal of financial wellness and make the path to building wealth smoother....
Credit Cards, Debt, and the Economy
Credit cards are a way of life in America. We all know how they can help or hurt one’s personal finances but believe it or not, credit card debt can affect the economy as a whole. ...
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? ...
Don’t April Fool with Your Finances
April fool means you've been taken in by someone or something going on that's not real. Scammers fall into this category. Take care to keep your finances on track as we enter the second quarter of the year....
The Student Loan Trap
Getting a diploma or degree from an education facility might sound amazing, but spending money you don’t have is never a good plan. ...
Indebted America
Many people in America are struggling to get by. 157 million Americans have credit card debt to pay off, and a mind-boggling 44 million have student loan debt outstanding. ...
Managing Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt can have a negative effect on your financial wellness plans. The average U.S. household debt is $16,425 - an increase of 11% in the past decade....
Interest Rates to Increase in 2019
The Federal Reserve recently increased interest rates by a quarter point and the rate hike is set to increase even further- possibly three more times in 2019....