The COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to work from home and also placed a significant financial burden on many. As a result, a large number of people have picked up side hustles to earn extra income. And while it is true that many younger people are pursuing side hustles, they are not the only ones. …

Saving for retirement can feel like a daunting task, especially when you are young, and retirement feels extremely far away. One of the most important aspects of planning for retirement is accurately predicting how much you’ll even need to save in the first place. After all, having a clear goal to work toward will help …

These days, many people are struggling with high debt balances. Managing these balances can be extremely daunting, and the prospect of paying them off can feel nearly impossible when you consider just your day to day needs alone. However, there are some key actions you can take to ease the burden of debt. Continue reading …

Fall is just around the corner, and that means many families are preparing for their children to return to the classroom. It also means that these same families are going to have some additional expenses for back to school supplies. This can be a meaningful financial burden, particularly if you already operate on a tight …

Student loan debt is at an all-time high, and that means countless individuals across the country are struggling to repay money they have borrowed – sometimes for years or even decades. While traditional employment can help with the task of paying off debts, there is another way: freelancing. This is surely an untraditional approach, but …

Some areas of the country currently have COVID-related eviction moratoriums, but others are carrying on with business as usual. As such, many landlords who are dealing with residents who cannot or are not paying rent may be considering evictions. These are typically a last resort since they can be messy, and most landlords would prefer …

Giving money to charity is an incredible act of compassion and selflessness. It is a tangible way to support individuals and organizations in need. In the United States, charitable contributions have raised nearly $250 billion, a large proportion of which has come from individual contributions. While many people contribute money to charity, not all of …

Saving for retirement is a cornerstone of planning for your financial future. After all, for most people, there comes a point where they will stop working and will therefore need to depend on money that they have set aside over their lifetime to carry them through their years of retirement. Sure, there are other sources …

People all around the country are struggling with the burden of student debt, and with collective student loan debt at an all-time high, many people are asking themselves: is this really worth it? On one hand, there is value in a college education, especially when it comes to navigating employment prospects. But on the other …

Nowadays, many employers offer employees access to retirement plans. These plans are an important component when it comes to employees planning for their financial futures. The two main types of retirement plans include defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans, with the latter being more popular in recent years. Pensions are the primary defined benefit …