Whether your child is starting college virtually or going on campus this fall, you may be thinking of giving them a credit card to cover their expenses. But what if they don’t have any credit history yet? What are your options for helping your child build credit?...
The term “estate planning” sometimes leads people to believe that it’s only about passing wealth down to the next generations. If you don’t have children, you may think that estate planning isn’t necessary. However, neither is true. Your estate doesn’t mean “wealth.”...
Let’s set the scene: a newlywed couple is discussing their financial values. She wants to travel to Europe and experience the finer things in life. He wants a saving strategy to pay for their retirement and day-to-day expenses. Because she values experiences and...
Money and relationships can seem at odds sometimes. Especially when partners have different approaches and attachments to money, everyday discussions can become heated and difficult. If you’ve got some “money troubles” with your partner, know that you’re not alone....
Is there any hope for my child? That may be the question you’re asking after reading our first two installments about the trend of overwhelming student loan debt and how it affects the Millennial generation. There is hope! In our final post about student loans, we...
College may be one of the best economic decisions a person can make. Having a bachelor’s degree will on average increase lifetime earnings by 66% and even higher with advanced degrees. Students seem to agree; in 2015, 69% of high school graduates enrolled in a college...
