Personal Finance
Preparing for your first meeting with a financial planner? Congrats! That’s a big step! It’s no secret that a lot of Americans feel clueless and helpless about retirement. Not having a solid plan could create an uncomfortable retirement that leaves you strapped for income and dependent on your children. And…
Moving is hard work. Packing all your stuff, helping your kids and pets make the transition, and loading a moving van with boxes isn’t easy. Oh, and did you remember to change your kids’ school records, shut off the utilities, call the post office, set up the internet, and schedule…
If you’re underwater on your mortgage, that means you owe more on your home than it’s worth. That’s not a situation any homeowner wants to be in, but it happens to more people than you may think! If you owe more on your home than it’s currently worth, it’s easy…
As the old saying goes: Those who fail to plan, plan to fail. And we want you to succeed. That’s why we believe financial planning is so important. It can be the difference between just scraping by and reaching the goals that are most important to you. But what if you aren’t…
Open enrollment—it’s one of the most important seasons of the year. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with pumpkins or presents—mostly just confusion. But don’t worry. We’ll go over everything you need to look for during the open enrollment period so you can feel good about your health care coverage this year!…
Social Security benefits can be taxed at the federal level depending on your total income in retirement. Whether you owe taxes on your benefits, and how much, depends on very old data. The IRS uses income thresholds set decades ago that have never been adjusted for inflation. As incomes and…
You’ve probably heard a lot of trash talk about budgeting over the years. Or maybe you tried budgeting in the past and didn’t stick with it each month. But don’t judge budgeting until you hear us out! Having a budget is essential to helping you beat debt and win with…
Land contracts can offer a path to homeownership without a traditional mortgage, but the financial responsibilities involved are not always straightforward. Property tax obligations in particular depend on how the contract is structured, and misunderstanding them can lead to serious financial consequences for either party. Here is what to know…
If you think house hunting is like searching for the perfect show to binge on Netflix, you’re not alone. More than half of home buyers say finding the right home is the most challenging part of the home-buying process.1 But you don’t need to be on House Hunters to find your…
Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Zety.com. As traditional hiring channels become saturated, decision-makers are turning to unconventional environments to find their next high performers. Zety’s latest Off-The-Clock Recruiting Report surveyed 1,001 employees responsible for hiring and found that 59% feel very comfortable recruiting candidates outside of work—and many…
