Your finances reflect more than just numbers on a spreadsheet—they embody your priorities, dreams, and beliefs. But how often do you step back and examine whether your financial decisions truly align with what you value most? In a world driven… Read More
Online scammers continue to find new ways to try to gain access to your accounts. Protecting yourself online continues to be an important strategy to protect your wealth. Online scammers tend to use scare tactics and follow the path of… Read More
Many people think of budgeting the same way they think of dieting: the only way to do it is to cut everything fun out of your life. Instead, think of creating a budget as an exercise in examining your priorities… Read More
Social Psychologist Lee Ross ran an experiment where he took peace proposals created by Israeli negotiators and labeled them Palestinian. He then labeled Palestinian peace proposals as Israeli. He presented them to Israeli citizens and asked them which ones they… Read More
In the U.S. and much of the world, credit plays a significant part in our financial systems. Establishing and maintaining a credit score allows individuals to access financial products like mortgages or small business loans. Using a credit card responsibly… Read More
Money is an emotional subject. Whether you are a saver, a spender, a conservative investor, or a resolute risk-taker, you feel something about your money. You may have felt nervous when the stock market dropped. Or you may have felt… Read More
What should I do with this tax refund/bonus/other windfall?You’ve just received a financial windfall. Congratulations! Whether it is $500 or $500,000, a windfall can feel life-changing. You may be feeling euphoric now but according to Reader’s Digest, 70% of all… Read More
Financial planning involves creating a detailed roadmap to help you reach your personal and financial goals. It’s more than just investing or budgeting, it