Financial Blog
10 Things to Do Before You Start Investing
Investing can move you closer to financial freedom. Building wealth gives you breathing room, eases financial anxiety, and opens up your world of possibilities. So many single moms are hesitant to take this step – it can feel uncomfortable, even scary, to make that...
How to turn $1 into $30,168
It’s hard to imagine saving $30,000. But $1 – that’s easy. And you can turn that $1 into $30,000 without breaking a sweat. All it takes is… Time. It’s one of the most important factors when it comes to building wealth. And the sooner you get started, the more time...
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...