Most of us have heard the phrase ‘Christmas in July.’ Some of you may even consider it a little worn. It’s usually assigned to some event or sale designed to separate you from your money. So, let’s make a new out-of-season event to help you keep more money in your pocket. We’ll call it “Tax… Read More

Parents spend a great deal of time focusing on their child’s formal education. And rightfully so. But some of the most important lessons, like becoming financially savvy, aren’t taught in school. It can be argued that having financial awareness supersedes formal education. What good does it do to have a highly educated child that is… Read More

Did you feel that hint of cool breeze in the air? Yes, fall is on the way. Football games, travel opportunities, and many other activities beckon people around the country to get out and enjoy the good life. And while the weather is cooling, inflation is running hotter than ever. But don’t let that put… Read More

Last week we discussed building generational wealth, and we mentioned starting a 529 plan for your child’s tuition. If your child can graduate college debt-free, that gives them a considerable advantage in entering the workforce. But there is much more to the 529 plan than what was covered in the generational wealth article. So, this… Read More

Often people think of generational wealth as something for millionaires and billionaires. But your last name doesn’t have to be Rockefeller or Carnegie to help give the next generation a financial leg up. Generational wealth can take many forms, but you must position yourself to accomplish it. Here’s how. Save money That may sound too… Read More

Some people just have an entrepreneurial spirit. The idea of owning their own business burns within them. And even after they start it, the fire just burns hotter and hotter. If that sounds like you, it is probably just a matter of time before you join the ranks of the self-employed. Of course, that means you’ll have… Read More

It’s no secret that blog titles like this aren’t exactly head turners. For many American consumers, learning about personal finance ranks right up there with trips to the dentist and getting a colonoscopy. While gaining financial literacy may not always be fun, it can be interesting. And honestly, it’s a lot easier than the other… Read More

So, you want to buy your first house, but the market has been white-hot, and it just wasn’t within reach. But higher interest rates have cooled the market (at least a bit) and you’ve been saving for a down payment. A few more rate hikes and a few more dollars in your savings account and… Read More

The idea of living as an expatriate is nothing new. Ernest Hemingway wrote about it, and Jimmy Buffett made the idea a staple of his music. But back in Hemingway and Buffett’s heyday, ex-pats were more of the exception than the rule. Today, lots of U.S. citizens live in other countries The lure of foreign… Read More

You turn on the television, and there it is, an ESPN ad touting the first college football game of the season. And where there’s college football, there is, well, college. That’s right, it’s back to school time for millions of students across the United States. But whether you are entering your first semester or your… Read More