Personal Finance

College Money Worries?

Kevin LowtherFeb 12, 2019 Personal Finance Comments Disabled

College Money Worries? Make Money and Save Money With This Free College Student Budget Template By jerryoneclase We hope you’ll find the following FREE college student budget template the most intuitive one out there. If not, tell us what we did wrong...

Are you curious if a Health Savings Account is right for you?

Kevin LowtherDec 16, 2018 HSA, insurance, Personal Finance Comments Disabled

Are you familiar with a Health Savings Account (HSA)? If you’re like most people, you’ve heard the term but you’re probably not sure what it is or if it makes sense for you. If that’s the case, then it’s your lucky day because we’re going...

Are you considering using your IRA to fund your child’s college? Stop.

Kevin LowtherDec 03, 2018 Personal Finance Comments Disabled

Are you considering using your IRA to fund your child’s college? Stop. The benefits of choosing a 529 vs an IRA for your child’s college saving plan are many. This guide explores both options and shows why a 529 plan is the best option. If you worry...

Do you take time to set financial goals?

Kevin LowtherNov 20, 2018 Personal Finance, retirement Comments Disabled

Celebrate The Smallest Milestone In Your Financial Goal: Here’s Why Do you take time to set financial goals and then celebrate their achievement, even when they’re relatively modest? If not, then maybe you should start doing so. Despite solid growth...

Are you on the right track to saving for retirement?

Kevin LowtherNov 15, 2018 Personal Finance, retirement Comments Disabled

When entering the job market out of college, the concept of retirement seems like a lifetime away. Most people can’t even fathom thinking about retirement let alone save for it. And others know the day is coming, but they are relaxed in the notion that...

What happens to the house when divorcing or separating?

Kevin LowtherNov 13, 2018 Divorce, Personal Finance Comments Disabled

What happens to the house at the end of a relationship when you separate or get divorced? Divorce and separation always create a raft of complicated financial issues — many of which can settle through various legal processes. For instance, what happens...

If you’re interested in money, Slack is your new best friend.

Kevin LowtherNov 07, 2018 Personal Finance Comments Disabled

If you’re interested in money, Slack is your new best friend. Here’s a current list of 36+ Slack communities you can join for FinTech, personal finance, crypto, frugality and more. Frugal Hackers Slack CommunityThe Frugal Hackers Slack Community...

A Complete Guide to Understanding Credit

Kevin LowtherOct 19, 2018 credit score, Personal Finance Comments Disabled

A Complete Guide to Understanding #Credit and Improving Your Credit Scores When it comes to credit in America, there’s some good news. A recent study found that 57% of those surveyed had checked their credit scores in the past year — a significant...

How much credit card debt would you have to accrue before you consider asking for help?

Kevin LowtherOct 15, 2018 credit cards, credit score, Personal Finance Comments Disabled

How much credit card debt would you have to accrue before you consider asking for help? The answer could depend on your age. How much credit card debt would you have to accrue before you consider asking for help? According to a recent study by CreditLoan.com,...

How to Get Emergency Rental Assistance for Free

Kevin LowtherOct 14, 2018 Personal Finance Comments Disabled

Mandy and her partner had just found their footing after moving across the country. Then an unexpected expense took a huge bite out of their budget and left them needing emergency rental assistance. “My car failed inspection, and to pass I needed a...

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