Your investment questions - answered! Thinking about investing, finally? There are a few principles that apply to everyone when it comes to financial planning, and today we'll touch on some questions would-be investors might have before taking the plunge: Should I [...]
What would you say… you do here? Ever watched the movie Office Space? It’s a cult classic about the struggles of white-collar office workers as they clock in each day (micromanagement, boredom, red tape, and corporate downsizing), leading to a hilarious [...]
Well, it’s an improvement! Our credit scores are one of the most critical aspects of our financial lives. When it comes time to take out a loan or a mortgage, and sometimes even securing employment, your credit score is used to [...]
Financial Autopilot Engaged! Some of us swear up and down that automating our finances is asking for trouble. For example, what if you set up automated bill payments, and there's a billing error you don't catch? You could find yourself short [...]
Pivot! Sometimes, the plans and dreams we have for our lives get taken away from us. A little like that proverbial rug so solidly beneath our feet that gets yanked right out from underneath us, leaving us tumbling to the ground [...]
Every little bit helps! Spending your money responsibly is an essential part of anyone's financial strategy. After all, every dollar saved can pay off your debts, add to your emergency fund, and build your wealth over time. Still, it's not realistic [...]
Lies, lies lies! With all of the information thrown at us every day, especially about money, sometimes we might buy into lies that can set us back financially. It goes beyond just bad investment advice, like trying to time the markets. [...]
Mine is mine, or ours is ours? Biting the bullet and joining your bank accounts might seem daunting, regardless of how long you've been together. Should you, or shouldn't you? Money can make or break a relationship if it's not managed [...]
Landlord or Landserf? Most people dream of home ownership, but beware: it isn’t right for everyone, and not necessarily because of your income! Since there are so many differing opinions, you might wonder, is it better to rent or buy? What [...]
How to get credit card use under control Back in the day, having a credit card was a big deal - you just didn't find them in the wallets of regular folks. But now that basically anyone can get that shiny [...]
