Financial Blog
The Post-Divorce Money Plan
Now that you’re in charge of the finances, it’s time to get things in order. Believe me, it’s actually easier to manage the household cash when there’s only one person spending it – even though it is tougher to manage without that extra income. A lot of women coming...
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...
How Single Moms Can Establish Good Credit
To have good credit, you need a good credit history. But for many different reasons (problems with an ex, trouble paying bills, or maxed out credit cards, for example), a lot of single moms have no credit or bad credit. That makes it really hard to score the best...
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...
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...