Over the hedge When you hear the word “hedge”, it’s logical to think about the tall bushy plant that people trim into all kinds of shapes, including walls, and well, Edward Scissorshands. The kind of hedge I’m talking about is actually [...]
From Roof to Riches: Unleashing Home Equity Potential According to the St. Louis Federal Reserve, homeowners currently have about $30 trillion in home equity due to rising housing prices, just shy of the peak in 2022. The amount most lenders will allow [...]
How ‘bout that degree? Picture this: It’s a Friday afternoon, and you’ve been unemployed for a month. Desperation has firmly set in, and you’re sitting at your desk (coffee at your side) frantically searching LinkedIn for new job opportunities in your [...]
Cashing in for College? As higher education costs continue to rise, it’s natural to feel stressed about your child’s educational future. Where will the money come from? Well, there’s some good news: there are strategies to help you cover current expenses [...]
Finally stressed? According to a recent survey, financial stress is increasingly common, affecting nearly 74% of Americans. The top stressors remain inflation, rising interest rates, economic instability, and a lack of savings. You're not alone if you find yourself among the [...]
Balancing Debt and Building Wealth Whether it's student loans, credit cards, or mortgages, understanding how to manage your debt can significantly impact your financial well-being. Today, let's dive into the ins and outs of managing debt, the difference between 'good' and [...]
Invasive Species: The Hidden Tax You Never Saw Coming Remember 2019? I, for one, didn’t expect to add “Murder Hornets” to my list of “how’s this year going to play out?” predictions. In short, Asian Hornets are thought to have hitchhiked [...]
Bewitched by High Costume Prices? As Halloween creeps closer, you dream of scaring up a costume party or prepping mountains of treat-sized chocolate bars to accompany a horde of trick-or-treaters. Either way, you need a costume! So, how can you create [...]
Survey says… What would you define as “financial freedom”? >>A recent Bankrate survey posed that question<<, and the results indicated that the average American feels that they would need to earn $223,000 a year to consider themselves “financially comfortable.” Considering that [...]
Stop Focusing On Daily Returns Not only will focusing on daily returns likely drive you crazy, but it’s nearly impossible to draw an inference as to how coming months, quarters, or years may play out when it comes to overall positive [...]
