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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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Financial hacks for millennials: Going back to school
Wondering if this is a good time to go back to school, or if you can build new skills in other ways? Here’s some advice to help you consider the pros and cons.
Spend mindfully by adopting a saver’s mentality
As we have all been forced to change our behaviors and depart from our “normal” routines, it is no wonder that our spending behaviors have changed too. For many, this means the opportunity to shift […]
6 steps to rewire bad money habits
People develop their relationship with money from a young age. Yet it is never too late (or too early!) to change a bad financial habit. Here’s how.
Are credit cards a necessary evil?
Are credit cards a necessary evil? They’ve gotten a bad rap due to their easy misuse. Here are three ways to make your credit work for you.
Financial hacks for drivers: 10 reasons to lease a car
Is it better to lease or buy your next car? Leasing is appealing since it can help you save money. Here are 10 more reasons why leasing may make the most sense.
7 Father’s Day financial hacks for dads
From diapers to vacations to groceries, emergency trips to the doctor and more, planning for your financial future is some superhero-level stuff when it comes to family finances. Like you, we love finding ways to […]
5 smart ways to mindfully manage your money
Applying the principle of self-care, of mindfulness, to your financial life can make a significant difference for the better—not just in how you handle your personal finances on a daily basis, but also in how […]
Money doesn’t grow on trees: Teaching your tweens the value of green
Now’s a great opportunity to help kids learn about the value of money. Not just that it’s useful or necessary—but how we get it and how to maximize its value. Here are some interactive ways to […]
4 Easy ways to turn the next generation into savvy savers
In times like these—nearly a decade after the Great Recession and in the midst of the current crisis—teaching your kids the value of a dollar is more critical than ever. Doing so equips them to […]
Financial hacks for millennials: from side hustle to savings
As of mid-2019, 45% of Americans have a side hustle1, and that figure is only continuing to grow. In any economy, side gigs can be a great way to earn extra cash or explore new […]
Not all debt is created equal
Debt seems like a dirty word, and it can be — but there’s more to it than simply money owed. There are many different kinds of debt, each with different characteristics. What is “good debt,” […]
5 tips to help your money last to and through retirement
The good news is that Americans are living longer these days. The average life expectancy has risen from 49 years in 1900 to 77 years in 2020. Congratulations if you live in Hawaii – your […]
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