7 things you need to organize before early retirement
If you're trying to retire by age 40 like I am, you need to be doing a lot of planning now. Early retirement is exciting and challenging...
Lea J. Core · Oct 27, 2023 · 5 min read
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How to retire early from the best industries for employment
Want to retire early? You don't need to change careers, sell out to a high-paying but stressful job, or grind yourself down working long...
Lea J. Core · Oct 3, 2023 · 8 min read
Credit Score for Beginners
Lenders and creditors use credit scores to assess how financially responsible you are. Your score impacts the loans you qualify for, the...
Stacy Harris · Sep 20, 2023 · 4 min read
What is a financial advisor (do I even need one?)
A financial advisor is a possibly-licensed professional with a little bit of knowledge about investments and a lot of knowledge about...
Lea J. Core · Aug 25, 2023 · 8 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Planning in Your 20s
Anyone currently in their 20s can attest to the demanding and often confusing nature of the first phase of adulthood. At 20, you're still...
Charles Unruh · Jul 19, 2023 · 10 min read
How Much Should You Have Saved for a Rainy Day?
An emergency fund is all about preparing for the unexpected. As the name suggests, this is money that you set...
Charles Unruh · Jun 22, 2023 · 6 min read
How to build wealth when you're living paycheck to paycheck
Building wealth is difficult under the best of circumstances. If you're one of the millions of Americans who are living paycheck to...
Stacy Harris · May 24, 2023 · 12 min read
6 Personal Finance Stats That Will Inspire You To Get Your Money Organized
Americans need help saving. How many times have you seen a headline about this? Probably quite a few times. And no, it's not just...
Lea J. Core · Apr 25, 2023 · 6 min read
What is Financial Literacy?
Financial literacy is the ability to understand—and manage—your finances through the use of skills like...
Lea J. Core · Mar 18, 2023 · 7 min read
How to invest when you feel like you're behind
There's a Chinese proverb that says: "The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the next best is today." The same can be said of...
Charles Unruh · Feb 15, 2023 · 7 min read
How to take control of your finances: 13 ways to get ahead
If you want to make the most of your money, you'll need to take a proactive approach to money management. This article covers some...
Stacy Harris · Jan 20, 2023 · 9 min read