Financial Blog
Don’t lose 30% of your 401k! Roll it over the right way
Whenever you leave a job, no matter what the reason is, your 401k can come along with you. Single moms, this is something you absolutely want to do – it gives you more control over your retirement savings. And, despite what some advisors may tell you, the process is...
Getting Divorced? Check out These Resources
When you’re going through a tough divorce, information can be your best friend. Divorce attorneys, forensic accountants, and good therapists are must-haves during this emotionally draining time…but they also drain your finances at a time when you need as much money as...
Know your Debt-to-Income Ratio
When you’re trying to borrow money – and that includes applying for credit cards – it pays to know your DTI, or debt-to-income ratio. Your DTI presents a snapshot of what your debt looks like in relation to your income, and it helps lenders – especially mortgage...
How to Freeze Your Credit
Your credit and your financial future are at risk. The Equifax breach is just the latest in a long line, and it’s the worst we’ve experienced… so far. The truth is that your information is out there, it’s vulnerable, and criminals have access. One protective step you...
Not Sure Where to Invest? Here’s a Beginner Portfolio to Help You Get Started
Updated for 2020 Choosing your first investments can be overwhelming. There are so many options available, and it’s hard to figure out where to start…and the sheer number of choices can be crippling. To get instant diversification, low fees, and hundreds of...