There are certain expenses everyone deals with no matter how extravagant or restrained their lifestyle. Housing is at the top of the list, both because you need a place to hang your hat and because it’s usually the single largest [...]
We’re a few days out from Labor Day - the celebration of all the work employees do - so let’s talk about making Labor Day meaningful for employees and their bosses. One of the top biggest reasons workers leave their [...]
Ever wonder why there often isn't enough money at the end of the month to get all of your bills paid and save money? You're not alone. According to a new survey published this week by the Certified Financial Planner [...]
Economists and industry experts have been trumpeting the recovery of the housing market, which is good news for anyone who already owns one. But that recovery isn’t necessarily good news for people looking to buy a new home. In fact, [...]
In the wake of the Republican National Convention, it seems appropriate to lay out some steps ordinary Americans can take to make their financial lives great again - or, if yours has never been particularly strong, then at least make [...]
More than 30 years ago, as I was packing for my junior year abroad, my mother handed me a check for around $2,500 and said, “This money has to last all year. You’d better start keeping track of what you’re [...]
When it comes to money, it's easy to feel like a dummy. After all, the entire financial services industry is set up to confuse you. That way, you'll feel relieved and, yes, even grateful to pay someone to do things [...]
Most so-called "financial wellness" programs are really out to do one of two things: They're either trying to sell your employees something they don't need (like more credit cards) and most likely can't afford, or they're looking to accumulate assets [...]
What is a financial wellness program? That depends on how you define it. For most employees, financial wellness translates into a 401(k) program with perhaps a side dish of information about why you should open up a health savings account (HSA). It [...]
Some would argue that to be happy, you need to be in control of you life. And, nothing makes you feel more out of control than being underwater with your finances. Debt, shopping cravings you can't control, loans that wind [...]
