Insurance. You have to have it, right? One of the first things you learn about #adulting is that responsible grown-ups have insurance. At least, that’s what people say. But here’s a secret: Like most things involving money, tons of people think they know what they’re talking about. And they don’t. Insurance can be hugely important.… Read More »Personal Insurance

No matter how you feel about taxes, you have to pay them. But you want to owe as little as possible keeping more money in your pocket, right? Using tax-advantaged savings accounts for your investments can help you do just that. Taxable savings or investment accounts—like traditional savings accounts, money markets, CD’s, brokerage accounts—require you… Read More »The Ultimate List Of Tax-Advantaged Accounts

Did your parents warn you about credit cards? Did they say something like . . . “not until you’re older!” They had good intentions, but there’s a better way to handle children and credit today. The solution to financial ignorance is education; not prolonged ignorance. The earlier your kids learn about credit and start building it, the better. Let’s… Read More »Credit Cards for Kids: How to Jump-Start Your Kid’s Credit Score