The college and NFL seasons are in full swing - and if you're a football fan, you're no stranger to how much goes into every game, every week. Hours and hours of scouting, researching, and planning goes into each team's game plan. Just as your favorite team needs a [...]
Well since there's not much else happening on August 14th each year (sorry if that's your birthday, and if that's the case, Happy Birthday!), the day-naming committee (DNC?) decided today is National Financial Awareness Day. So, I guess we need to all be more aware of our finances today? [...]
With the recent closing of the Silicon Valley Bank in California and the continued stress in the banking industry, many have probably considered burying their hard-earned cash under their mattress or in the backyard in a coffee can (is that still a thing?). How worried should investors be about [...]
Did the recent market volatility force your hand (and mouse) to sell your portfolio and sit in cash? Don't worry. You aren't alone. Many investors - when they lack a market pullback strategy are gripped with panic and stress and sell out of the market at some point. Maybe [...]
There’s a good reason so many athletes, entertainers and business people who made seven figures and higher suddenly find themselves filing for bankruptcy. Money mismanagement can eat through even the biggest bankrolls. Here are some specific threats to financial stability that people can avoid to help effectively manage their [...]
If you’re expecting your first child, establishing a budget that includes your growing list of expenses is important for helping you manage your finances. Starting a family is one of life’s most rewarding experiences. However, it will also profoundly impact your financial picture, with a list of expenses that [...]
Becoming financially fit requires maintaining foundational elements, including a budget, emergency fund, strong credit score, and retirement savings. There’s a subjective uncertainty associated with financial wellness. Are you financially fit? And if so, how fit are you? While there is no clearly defined threshold for answering affirmatively, much less [...]
Even after the television show Catfish revealed that those seeking romance on the internet are not always who they pretend to be, sweetheart scams persist as a type of fraud. Here are some of the prevalent warning signs of a sweetheart scam and what you could do to [...]
