Financial Planning

Many people dream of having children of their own. However, the milestone of parenthood is a long-term expense that catches many new moms and dads off-guard. Preparing for and raising a newborn can be especially costly. While we definitely won’t discourage you from expanding your family, we do recommend being prepared! Consider these nine baby […]

Flipping through TikTok, you’ll discover a wide variety of videos. Everything from the “touch it challenge” to a step-by-step guide to buying stock options. Financial TikTok, sometimes known as FinTok, is a place where influencers share financial advice in short videos. Here are five finfluencers you should follow.

For many, college is a time for brand new starts: new friends, new academic pursuits, new living situations and more. While some of these beginnings might come naturally, others aren’t as straightforward, like budgeting for the first time, looking for jobs or establishing your credit history.

Despite media attention surrounding student debt, which has grown to $1.59 trillion in 2021, most parents and their students still vastly underestimate the costs of college. In a recent survey by Fidelity, 1 out of 4 high school parents believes that a full year of college will cost $5,000 or less, $21,820 less than the […]

Children are notorious for asking hard questions, and it can be difficult to give them honest, age-appropriate answers. Yes, it’s okay to give a watered-down answer from time-to-time, but how exactly should you respond when they ask about your finances? In this blog, we’ll examine the importance of having money-related conversations and review the things […]

Most of us have been in a situation where we’ve needed to borrow money. For some, borrowing comes in the form of student loans for college expenses, a mortgage for a new home, or a personal line of credit to start a new business. For others, borrowing has allowed them to make ends meet when they were in […]

Summer is almost over, and that means back-to-school season is around the corner. Use our back-to-school budget spreadsheet to plan for your child’s school expenses and follow five tips to save money on your list. 

The love we have for our furry companions is priceless, but it’s important to budget appropriately for their care. According to Rover, the average cost of owning a dog is between $650 to $2,115 a year, but that actual cost varies widely depending on the dog’s size, age, breed and health. If you already have […]

The end of a marriage is a stressful and life-changing experience. Separating from your spouse can do lasting damage to your finances. The longer it takes to finalize the divorce, the more damage is done. A study of 9,000 couples by Ohio State researcher Jay Zagorsky showed that long-term divorce wipes out 77% of a […]

Booking flights is by far one of the most expensive aspects of traveling. Domestic and international flights can cost thousands of dollars per ticket. To save money, travelers are always on the hunt for tips and tricks. Unfortunately, not all the advice out there is up to date, and myths abound. I fact-checked some of […]