Top 3 Reasons Why You are Failing at Saving Money
Americans are in the midst of a savings crisis. A massive 63% of Americans do not have enough savings to withstand a $500 emergency. Even more concerning is that there is a growing percentage of Americans with no savings at all.
A Guide to Estate Planning
Do you have an estate plan? A basic estate plan is an important financial document for everyone to have, whether you think you need one or not, and here is why.
Raising Financial Literacy
While one might be forgiven for thinking that a lack of financial literacy is exclusively a problem with young people and students, 41% of adults gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F regarding their knowledge of personal finance.
Financial Security for Young Adults
Millennials have an advantage in that they have a comparative wealth of time to plan for retirement and allow smart financial investments to mature
College Grads and Financial Literacy
Unfortunately, college students are not well prepared for the real world financially speaking, because it is not taught.
Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
The majority of Americans who live past the age of 65 will require some sort of help caring for themselves. In fact, nearly 70% of Americans 65 and older need long term care at some point.
Savings Goals for the New Year
There is no convincing argument for not saving your money. Most people will agree that saving (whether for retirement or any other reason) is an excellent idea, and it should be done.
End of Year Financial Advice
2016 has been a wild year, arguably one of the more interesting years we have seen in recent history. And as the year winds to a close, there are some things to take note of and tie a bow on your financial concerns.
Small Business Saturday
November 26th is designated as Small Business Saturday, a special day set aside as part of an American Express program to encourage people nationwide to support small local businesses.
Women and Financial Literacy – an issue that needs to be addressed
Financial literacy for women is an issue that needs to be addressed in the United States. Statistics show that women earn less than men and they also on average spend more years out of the workforce. This is alarming because women are getting the short end of the stick.