Consumer Reports ran a recent piece by Jeff Blyskal explaining what you don’t understand about your homeowner’s insurance and what it could cost you. It’s a valuable resource for homeowners (or those who rent and…
The Secret to Using Money to Buy Happiness
We’ve all heard some version of the joke that goes, “no, money can’t buy happiness… but it can buy ____, and that’s kind of the same thing.” It’s amusing because it hits on an important…
Before You Refinance Student Loans, Read This
Student loan debt presents a serious financial burden to countless members of Gen X and Gen Y. We may be some of the most educated generations in history, but we’re still struggling to earn enough…
How to Fire Your Financial Advisor
Today I’m going to share how to fire your financial advisor. In fact, the process is easier than you might think! So if you want to learn exactly how to fire your advisor (and what…
Money Lessons Are Learned, Not Taught
Our behaviors and attitudes towards money start forming early, and maybe earlier than we think. As a Cambridge University study on childhood money behaviors showed, kids can learn and take on new processes and tendencies…