Few employers offer pensions for retired workers. Social Security benefits can help cover the bare necessities but the average $1,400 monthly benefit doesn’t allow for a comfortable lifestyle as a retiree. Therefore, it’s up to you to set aside a portion of each paycheck for retirement. Most people have access to both a Roth IRA […]
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What Are the Different Types of “Income?”
When I was a kid, I thought income was income was income. If you get paid for something, it’s “income.” It wasn’t until I got older that I started learning that there are different types of income; with each getting its own special tax treatment. It’s important to understand this because it can impact how […]
A Robo Advisor for Women: Ellevest Review
The world is full of robo-advisors created to help people invest responsibly and affordably. The premise behind the robo-advisor is to provide automated, algorithm-based investing to help investors get investing assistance. The benefit is that robo-advisors typically charge a fraction of what a human investment advisor charges. Ellevest is a newish robo-advisory service, and it […]
When to Cancel a Credit Card? 10 Dos and Don’ts to Follow
Before you cancel a credit card, it’s critical to understand how it will affect your entire financial life. Whether you should get rid of a card depends on a variety of factors, including your future financial goals. In this post, I’ll cover 10 dos and don’ts for when to cancel a credit card. You’ll learn […]
Best Practices for Lending Money to Family and Friends
Lending money to friends and family can be a bit of a minefield. While it’s great to help out those you care about it can easily lead to bad feelings and ruined relationships. If you decide to go ahead with the loan, be sure to never loan more than you would be comfortable losing. Consider […]
How to Find Your PNC Bank Routing Number
PNC Bank (FDIC #6384) is a National Bank with over 2,300 locations spread out across the nation. If you look at PNC Bank’s history, the bank traces its origins back to 1852. In 1852, Pittsburgh National Bank, itself a subsidiary of Pittsburgh National Corporation, opened for business. Over the years, it would merge and acquire […]
The 6 Best Second Chance Bank Accounts in 2020
If you’re having difficulty getting a bank account, the solution to your problem may be to get an account known as a second chance bank account. They’re specifically designed for people who can’t open traditional bank accounts due to past banking or credit problems. Whenever you apply at a bank to open an account, especially […]
How to Hire the Best Money Coach for You
A money coach, or financial coach, is someone who helps people reach their financial goals. A money coach does not do the work for you but with you. They will encourage, motivate, mentor, hold you accountable, and coach you to financial success. The best analogy I can think of is a personal trainer. The trainer […]
Gerber Life Insurance Review: Should You Buy Whole Life Insurance for Children?
You’ve probably heard of Gerber, the company that is well known for making baby food. Forty years after the company started, it introduced a line of life insurance products. This Gerber Life Insurance Review will give you a summary of what those products have to offer. Table of Contents: What is Whole Life InsuranceGerber Life […]
How to Apply for a US Passport
If you’re planning on traveling outside the country in the next few months, you’ll need to obtain a passport. It’s a fairly complicated process, and generally takes several weeks (or longer) to complete. Even if you’re not planning on international travel in the foreseeable future, it’s always a good idea to have a passport anyway. […]
How to Talk to Your Parents about their Finances
This is a guest post by Cameron Huddleston, author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk. She writes about how to help aging parents with their finances on the Carefull blog. There might come a time when the roles are reversed and you will have to help care for your parents. It could mean […]
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