Budgeting
Managing your income and expenses is foundational to a long-term financial strategy.
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How to make a budget you’ll follow
Why can’t I stick to a budget? Sound familiar? Here’s how to make a budget that is simple to keep yet flexible enough to adapt to your lifestyle.
6 steps to grow a sustainable independent career
Are you ready to leave the 9-to-5 world? Here are six steps to help you make the leap to self-employment and build a successful business.
Cash Stash Dash
How does your spending line up with your priorities? Play to find out.
Financial & Emotional Confidence Quiz
Have you ever wondered what the most satisfied and emotionally confident Americans are doing right? Take our Financial & Emotional Confidence Quiz to find out how confident you are today and what you can start […]
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Three reasons you may need holistic financial protection
What is financial confidence? Learn more about how your financial confidence is linked to your overall emotional confidence.
Quick helpful tips for handling shared finances in a relationship
Managing finances with your partner can be a challenge for anyone. Here are five quick tips for help handling shared finances in a relationship.
How to stop spending money
Anyone can develop better spending habits. Learn how to stop spending money and get new financial habits with these 5 ideas.
How to manage debt
From credit cards to mortgages, most of us go into debt for the lifestyle we want. Here are 8 ways to help manage debt wisely to avoid overextending yourself.
How to budget for a vacation in 5 easy steps
Are you eager to travel but want to avoid the risk of debt? Here are 5 steps to help creating a vacation budget.
How new workers can build financial independence
The key to a successful career launch is to begin with a solid financial foundation. If you or someone you love is a new graduate or a young person at the beginning of their career, […]
4 steps to teaching kids about money
Every parent hopes their children will live in prosperity, and it’s a common goal to want the next generation to be better off than the last. The good news is people increasingly believe this goal […]
What does a healthy relationship with money look like?
Everyone benefits from having a strong financial role model. But examples of good money behavior can be hard to find, particularly for people raised in families where money was never discussed. Without seeing healthy relationships […]
Financial fixes: Beware of market bubbles
Centuries before the crash of 1929, the dot-com bust, and cryptocurrency, there was the tulip bulb in the Netherlands.1 In the 1600s, the country’s emerging middle class began to fawn over the flora and display tulips to […]
Ways to turn spending into savings
Sometimes it can feel overwhelming. It seems as if our financial needs outstrip our ability to meet them. Limited resources and rising expenses can make “getting ahead” feel impossible. In fact, about two-thirds of respondents in The Guardian […]
The surprising connection between gratitude and money
Gratitude feels good. Studies show that practicing gratitude elevates your mood. It also lowers your blood pressure, reduces symptoms of depression, and improves your sleep.1 Too often, we only express gratitude during holidays or milestones — […]
6 financial strategies to help you prepare for living on a retirement budget
Learning how to budget your money wisely will prepare you to survive on a reduced income when you retire. There are several things you can do to prevent yourself from withdrawing too much money from […]
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