What is a 529 plan
As I discussed last month, a 529 plan is a great way to save for your children’s future. However, many people may not know what a 529 plan is and what kind of benefits it…
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How do you Know When it’s a Good Time to Purchase a House?
A home purchase is a huge decision. There is a lot to factor in, and it may end up being the biggest financial purchase you make in your life. Below are a few indications that…
Tips and Tricks to Help Save for Your Children’s Future
Saving for you children’s future is on every parent’s mind. Given it can be a long way away, many parents can defer their children’s savings to a later time. This is a huge mistake and…
How Much Does it Cost to Have a Baby?
When a family is expecting a new baby, there is certainly a lot of emotions. Lots of excitement, joy, and likely some stress. One thing to consider and to prepare yourself for is the expected…
How to be a Sports Fan on a Budget
With college football season about to kick off this weekend and the NFL season kicking off next weekend, many people are very excited! Football fans are very loyal to their teams and many want to…
Debit Cards vs. Credit Cards
This might be common knowledge to many, but there are people who have asked me what the differences are in debit cards and credit cards. Also if you want to teach your kids, below can…
Tips and Tricks to Organize your Personal Finances
Most people do not want to organize their personal finances, but it is very important to do so. This helps you stay on top of your finances and it helps save you from disaster. It…
How the New Imposed Tariffs Will Impact your Wallet
You have probably seen in the news lately, the discussions of proposed tariffs with many countries including China and Europe. While I will not discuss the political aspects of tariffs, I wanted to share a…
Why it is So Important to Start Saving for Retirement Before you Turn Thirty
Many people, like myself, did not think saving early in my life was important. I figured I would be able to save later in life when my salary increased and would not worry about it.…
Tips for Traveling on a Budget
More often than not, I find myself dreaming of vacation. Booking an incredible vacation doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are some tips for how to travel on a budget. Be flexible about your…