Financial Wellness Blog
College Costs Are Outpacing Most People’s Income Growth – by a Lot
College costs a lot. In fact, today’s college students are taking on unprecedented amounts of debt to pay for an education - they hope - will lead...
3 Simple Budget Saves That Will Lower Your Financial Stress
Financial stress is overwhelming - and more so when every little thing seems to pile on top of each other. With so many financial issues for you to...
More Employees Are Making Their Best Money Moves
This week we launched another customer into the Best Money Moves program: the Kenneth Young Center, a nonprofit organization offering community...
Why 50% of Americans Can’t Understand Their Credit Cards
Remember life before credit cards? Best Money Moves Founder/CEO Ilyce Glink remembers her grandfather carrying around a wad of fresh $20 bills,...
What’s the Biggest Source of Financial Stress in Your State?
Are you financially stressed? Do you know what’s causing it? A recent study by GoBankingRates.com asked Americans to identify their biggest...
How Financial Stress Rises with Your Rent and Home Expenses
There are certain expenses everyone deals with no matter how extravagant or restrained their lifestyle. Housing is at the top of the list, both...
Making Labor Day Meaningful For Employees
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...
Why There Isn’t Enough Money To Pay Bills and Save?
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...
Employees’ Financial Stress Mounts as Millions Are Priced Out of the Housing Market
Economists and industry experts have been trumpeting the recovery of the housing market, which is good news for anyone who already owns one. But...
Making Americans’ Financial Lives Great Again
In the wake of the Republican National Convention, it seems appropriate to lay out some steps ordinary Americans can take to make their financial...