Money does not grow on trees, but what if you could get the next best thing to money? Gift cards are the closest alternative to cash, other than a check. They are convenient, versatile, and easy to earn. By doing … Read More
Congratulations! You graduated from college and landed your first job! It’s an exciting and scary new chapter all rolled into one. You’ll make some serious money for the first time in your life, but you’ll also be responsible for some … Read More
Dating can be expensive, especially in our inflationary environment. Those dating are going on fewer dates due to higher costs. All bets were off for dating during the pandemic, as six feet apart was the standard, but hopefully, lockdowns are … Read More
Rising interest rates hurt consumers. To fight the high inflation hurting our wallets, the Federal Reserve hiked its key interest rate five times this year, raising its fed funds rate from near zero at the beginning of 2022 to 3.0%-3.25%. … Read More
What Is Real Estate Syndication? How It Works, Benefits & Drawbacks Owning real estate for investment purposes can be a great path to wealth. Depending on the property, it can generate predictable cash flow, capital gains and provide tax benefits. … Read More
When you have children, it seems you can never do enough for them (and when they are teens, you can never do anything right). Guiding your kids on the path of saving for their future gives them a head start … Read More
Want to learn how to invest in the stock market without losing money? Stock market games are a great way to practice whether you are a beginning investor or have been investing for a while. These games are examples of … Read More
Dearest Tyler, It is an emotional time for you and us, your parents, and your sister, who is going to college next year. You are college-bound in just a few short weeks, and we couldn’t be more proud of you … Read More
Do you have a child going off to college this Fall? We do! It is an exciting time for families, but not without some anxiety about the significant changes in your households. Our son, Tyler, is going to college in … Read More
Do you want to empower your kids to have a financially secure future? We need to provide financial literacy for kids starting at an early age. As parents, our kids look to us for guidance to make decisions on various … Read More
Are high inflation and the bear market derailing your retirement plans? There are significantly more challenges for retirees or those close to retirement. Paying more for gas, groceries, and other items on a fixed income while watching your investment portfolio … Read More