Skill Build Your Way to Making More Money
Much of what we do in life and work is simply learning as we go. However, being intentional about building work skills and becoming the go-to expert at your workplace can help you build your career and increase your income. Here are 4 ways to build your work skills. 1) Read job postings for positions a…
Read MoreMoney & Mental Health: 6 Secrets to Spot Financial Anxiety Symptoms
Money can be one of the biggest stressors in life. And at some point, each of us will feel money stress. In fact, according to a survey by Thrive Global, 90% of individuals surveyed said money has an impact on their stress levels. Sometimes, stress around money is tied to an emergency or event that…
Read MoreYou Could Still Qualify For Student Loan Relief Despite Supreme Court Student Loan Forgiveness Decision
If you’re like many Americans, the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan probably hurt – emotionally and financially. The Court’s decision was a big blow to financial health in America, but don’t get discouraged yet. The Biden Administration is still working on student loan relief options. Today we’ll explore…
Read MoreChanges Ahead: Student Loan Repayment & SNAP Benefit Updates May Impact Your Finances
You were probably inundated this spring with debt ceiling discussions on the news and social media. But what is a debt ceiling, and how does it affect your personal finances? Debt Ceiling Background Put simply, the debt ceiling is the limit of how much the US Treasury can borrow. This limit has been raised many…
Read MoreWhat’s in Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan and How Does it Affect You?
Student Loan Forgiveness Updates November 23, 2022: Important to note: The Department of Education has just announced that the student loan payment pause has been extended to June 30, 2023 November 21, 2022: What’s Happening to Student Loan Forgiveness? As you may have read in the news, a federal judge has blocked the White House’s…
Read MoreShould I Open a Savings Account for My Kids?
Before opening a savings account, think about why you and your child are saving money. Here are some common reasons Pay for future education expenses Help your child manage the money they make from their job Give your child a lump sum of money when they graduate from high school Your reason for saving the…
Read MoreHow to Teach Your Kids to Budget for Their First Jobs
First of all, congratulations! Your teen has their first paying job. This is a milestone and a time where they’ll learn new things about work, life, money, and themselves. This is an excellent time to teach foundational principles and practical budgeting. Your teen can also earn more financial independence. Save. Spend. Give. All the things…
Read MoreLet’s Get Reading! The Best Books to Get the Money Conversation Started With Your Kids
Talking to your children about money is a difficult conversation for many parents to have. Starting the talk is the hardest part. No matter how old your children are, here are some ideas to get the ball rolling. Sometimes reading a book to children gives you a script to start that conversation, and then you…
Read MoreWhat Is a Pre-Paid College Tuition 529 Plan and Is It Right for Me?
For those of us who have children, just thinking about putting them through four years of college can feel overwhelming. In the United States, the cost of college tuition is higher than almost anywhere else in the world. And it keeps rising every year! According to a survey from the College Board (the company that…
Read MoreHow to Plan for the Cost of College with Your Kids
As a financial coach, I encourage parents to talk to their children about college as early as possible. Nowadays, college is one of the most expensive costs, next to a car or a home. Enrolling, paying, and attending college is also a complicated process. Leaving this in the hands of an 18-year-old is unfair. Your…
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