Financial Blog
Your Biggest Expense Isn’t What You Think It Is
Ask anyone what their biggest expense is and they'll probably tell you the same thing: mortgage payment or rent. They’re wrong. The biggest expense for almost all of us is something we hardly ever consider, but it chips away at our money more than anything else. We...
4 Reasons NOT to Refinance Your Mortgage
Most financial advisors will tell you to refinance your mortgage if you can lower your rate by as little 1%. The idea is that the lower rate will lead to lower payments, making your mortgage more manageable. But that’s not always a good idea. Because sometimes...
Don’t Lose 30% of Your 401k! Roll it Over the Right Way
When you leave your job, no matter the reason, your 401k can come along. Some financial advisors make it seem like a complicated process, but a 401k rollover (where you transfer your money from one retirement plan to another) is really very simple. And as long as you...
Single Moms Can Save Money – and Make Money – with the Sharing Economy
It’s impossible to be a mom without talking about sharing. We encourage our kids to do it, and it’s a great way to help each other make ends meet. And the world is catching up to us. A big part of economy calls for sharing now, whether we’re talking about equipment,...
Don’t Skip this Crucial Wealth-Building Step!
Workplace retirement plans, like 401(k)s, let you save for your future without much thought after you first sign up. That "set it and forget it" strategy works really well on the contribution side, so you’re constantly adding money without skipping. But that’s not the...