How to Manage Money/Credit on a Long Trip
Is taking an extended trip your dream? Well, it is a dream which can quickly become a nightmare if you don’t have a plan to successfully manage your money while on the road. These tips can help. Whether you are planning a year-long trip around…
Retiring Abroad in 2023: Consider These Top 5 Affordable Destinations
So you’ve made the plunge straight into your “golden years.” Are you also thinking that you may want to retire abroad? The dream of being an “ex-pat” can be a reality with the proper financial planning and the absolute right location abroad. Maybe you have…
Working Remotely? 7 Tips For Making Your Life Easier
In an effort to slow and stop the spread of COVID-19, people across the globe are urged and ordered to stay home and practice social distancing. As thousands of companies around the world make the switch to remote work, it can take some time for…
Teaching Children Financial Literacy
Parents share a lot of private things with their children in hope that the information will help them grow into successful adults. But there is one topic most parents try to avoid talking about at all costs. And no, it is not what you are thinking. For many parents, the idea of…
How Much Do You Need to Buy a House?
The answer to this complex question involves not only the initial costs of buying a home, but also your ability to keep up with the long-term financial responsibility of owning it. The process starts with making a list of the features you want in the home. Next,…
Caring for Older Loved Ones: The Financial & Lifestyle Impact
According to the US Census Bureau, the older population in the United States is growing.1 When coupled with statistics from a study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, those numbers may be cause for concern. The Kaiser study showed that medical costs for seniors are…
When is the Right Time to Buy Life Insurance?
Buying life insurance is something that many people tend to push off at which point it becomes costly or is too late. People are afraid to talk about mortality and often feel that they are just wasting their money on life insurance. Unfortunately, the truth…
Are You a Financial Procrastinator? 5 Ways to Overcome it
Procrastination is a real thing that can trickle into other areas of your life. Financial procrastination is one of those areas. What is Financial Procrastination? Financial procrastination is when you have financial obligations and moves to make, but you put those decisions aside on a…
Creating Work-Life Balance When You’re “Always On”
Work is a vital part of daily life. You get an education so that you can obtain employment which will provide you with the security you need to live throughout your life. Even though making money is one of the most important reasons to have…
Mid-Year Financial Check-In: Are You On Track To Reach Your Year-End Goals?
The summer season is winding down and fall is fast approaching. And whether you’re excited for the cooler months ahead or still holding on to the last bits of summer, mid-year is officially here. Now is a great time to slow down and take stock…