Middle Class Retirement Security in Peril
Most Americans look forward to their retirement, but two recent studies warn that the middle-class vision of a comfortable retirement is under threat...
Becoming Financially Secure
Financial literacy skills are critical parts of your growth as an adult and key ingredients for success both in your career and life overall....
Getting on the Same Financial Page for Couples
It seems that getting on the same page with your finances is essential for any couple, especially since it seems to be a major source of arguments...
College and the American Dream
We’ve all heard of the American Dream, but did you know that one of the top reasons parents want their kids to go to college is that it’s an important part of that dream?...
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....
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...
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. ...
3 Secrets to a Better Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is about treating your significant other and showing your love. Valentine's Day spending will be almost $20 billion in 2019. The average American will spend close to $150. ...
Money Trumps Love
Valentine's Day extols the virtues of romantic love. But when it comes to picking a partner, more Americans choose money over love....