The word “budget” is usually associated with restrictions. Like “dieting” it’s associated with cutting back, or depriving yourself of something. But we think that’s the wrong way to think about…
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Buy now, pay later has exploded in popularity recently. These services offer a number of different options for paying with credit but the most common is a zero percent interest…
If you’ve done any online shopping recently you’re probably familiar with the option to “buy now and pay later.” This option to split your payment up into installments has exploded…
We’re sure all you “Friends” fans recognize that famous line from the popular 90’s TV show. But in all seriousness, how you doin’? There is a lot going on in the…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Don’t cry over spilled milk” and are wondering what it has to do with financial wellness. Let us explain. Spilled milk means things that have…
Many people go to work everyday to earn a living, but don’t have a plan for the money they make. It silently disappears between paychecks; drained away by bills and…
Financial skills are the final piece of the puzzle that prepare kids to use their financial mindset and good financial habits to become fully financially capable as teenagers and adults.…
Helping children grow into financially capable adults is an important part of setting them up for future success. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s research into what leads to financial capability…
For many people summer means vacation. The warm weather and time off tends to come with spending more than they planned, especially on trips and vacation expenses. Whether you plan…
Summer activities start wrapping up, vacation season winds down, and school will soon be back in session. If you’re like most people, you probably put managing your finances on hiatus…