Because of the pandemic, our lives have totally changed. How we work, how our children go to school, how we shop, work out, eat a meal: all of this looks wildly different now post-COVID. Your finances probably look different, too. Over 40% of Americans believe that...
For some people, “supporting their family” goes beyond providing for themselves, their partner, and/or their children. Supporting family sometimes means caring for ill or aging family members. It sometimes includes helping other family members who are out of work or...
In a 2019 survey, nearly 70% of Americans said that they have less than $1,000 in a savings account. That number increased from 58% in 2018. What’s the deal? Why is it hard for some to save money? Living paycheck to paycheck can get in the way of saving money. The...
Losing your job sucks. There’s no other way to put it. When it’s unexpected — no warnings, no sit-down meetings with management to talk about your performance — it can feel even worse. What do you do? How do you get back on your feet? Be prepared to feel a lot of...
“Budget.” What does that word mean to you? A budget helps one person stay on track when buying groceries for their family. A budget means watching expenses in order to save up for retirement for another person. A budget helps someone else pay down their high-interest...
