Financial, Recreational Benefits of Retiring in Phoenix
When people think about retirement destinations, Florida is usually the first place that comes to mind. But, did you know that Arizona is among the top retirement destinations in the U.S.? In fact,...
View ArticleAverage Credit Card, Mortgage Debts Decline in Phoenix
Arizonans’ credit card and mortgage balances have fallen a bit during the past year, while other forms of debt have risen, according to the latest monthly data from Credit Karma. The Phoenix Business...
View Article5 Things to Know about Using Mobile Banking Apps Safely
SunTrust and many other large banks in Georgia now offer mobile banking apps, giving Atlantans more options for managing their money. These apps typically enable you to check your account balance, set...
View ArticleMoney Smart Week Chicago Offers Free Financial Courses April 5-12
It’s that time of year—time to brush up on your financial smarts. And lucky for you, Money Smart Week—a national campaign that was created in Chicago by the Federal Reserve Bank—kicks off April 5-12...
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QUIZ: How Well Do You Know Your ‘Money Movies?’
It’s been said that money makes the world go ’round. We believe that money makes for many great movie moments. In modern society, money is often seen as either a problem creator or problem solver. On...
View Article5 Last-Minute Tax Tips
It’s almost here again: April 15, otherwise known as Tax Day. If you’ve put off filing till the last minute, consider the following steps to help you minimize tax stress and maximize your return. 1....
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SLIDESHOW: 5 Expenses Millennials Don’t Have
Landline phones. According to US Census data, 65 percent of householders between ages 15 and 29 don’t have a landline. And it makes perfect sense: Why be limited by a phone on the desk or by the bed if...
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Landlord Toolkit: How to Fund Your Retirement with Rental Income
The retirement age seems to be getting older every year, and for many, it’s not by choice. Many people dream of the day when they can leave the workplace for good and devote their time to family, a...
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Wants vs. Needs: When to Dip Into Your Emergency Fund
Having an emergency or back-up fund is important. This money that is set aside for unplanned expenses is separate from your retirement savings and college savings accounts. According to a study by...
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QUIZ: What’s Your Spending Personality?
Are you the miser who brings home other people’s leftovers? Or do you spend money as fast as you get it? Regardless of your spending habits, having an emergency fund set aside is important. That way,...
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Emergency Funds 101: When, Why and How Much to Save
Emergency funds are an important piece of a sound financial plan. Personal finance journalist and blogger Kristin Wong learned the value of an emergency fund the hard way after college, when she was...
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Emergency Funds 201: Where to Stash Your Savings
Personal finance journalist and Get Rich Slowly blogger Kristin Wong knows a thing or two about emergency funds: She’s researched and written extensively about the topic. Kristin Wong In this two-part...
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2015 Financial Resolutions for Parents-to-Be
Congratulations: You’re expecting a baby! Becoming a parent creates wonderful new experiences – but it also comes with a hefty price tag. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that...
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The Top 4 Reasons to Make a Will
More than half of American adults don’t have a will, says a survey by legal website RocketLawyer.com. Are you among them? Although creating a will can raise sensitive end-of-life questions, it can also...
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Wise Words for New Parents: Save Money on Baby Expenses During the First Year
Parents who’ve already been through the first year with a newborn will tell you that as prepared as they felt at the time, they were still caught off guard by things they did not anticipate. For some,...
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Share Your Day Care Cost Concerns via E-Cards
Newborn babies seem to arrive hand-in-hand with new expenses. One of the biggest expenditures new parents may encounter is the cost of day care. According to the Association of Child Care Resource...
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Buy, Borrow or Don’t Bother: “Essential” Baby Gear to Rethink
It’s true: Caring for a new baby can be expensive, but they don’t have to be bootie-wearing budget-busters, according to parents who’ve been there. It can pay to spend wisely on baby gear and...
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Saving Strategies: Financial Advice for New Parents
Having your first baby can be a lot like visiting a foreign country. You may feel sluggish or uncertain and end up spending more money than you planned. That’s why it’s so important to get advice from...
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Saving For College? Don’t Wait To Get Schooled
Saving for your child’s college education can seem a lot like writing a term paper—putting it off usually doesn’t make it any easier. Parents who’ve put their kids through college and financial experts...
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3 Easy Ways to Contribute More to Your Child’s 529 Plan
Some parents start planning for college as soon as they find out they’re expecting. It’s smart to set up a 529 college savings plan and do the math to figure out just how much you need to sock away...
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