When you reach your 40s, most likely your responsibilities have increased significantly. With that in mind, it’s more important than ever to figure out how to allocate your hard-earned dollars. To manage day-to-day expenses and accomplish your longer-term financial goals, you’ll need a plan you can live with and adjust it to your changing needs.
When you’re just starting out in your career, you may worry if you’re making the right decisions, especially when it comes to finances. You’re not alone. But creating an action plan can help you stay focused and learn to become a savvy money manager. Here are 10 tips to help you make the most of your finances and overcome setbacks that may occur.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Young people don’t need to wait until they’re adults to begin learning about money matters. If we teach them key financial concepts now, they’ll be better prepared for life’s economic challenges as adults.
Here are some ideas and activities to make tweens and teens money-smart citizens. Continue reading
A Quick Tip From Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
In an ideal world, we would all grow up in households where we would learn about finances and money management. In the real world, however, that rarely happens.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
No matter how tight a bond you may have with your loved ones, it can still be challenging to talk to them about sensitive financial topics. After all, money is often regarded as a taboo subject. Even worse: disagreements about financial matters can potentially strain your closest relationships.
A quick tip from Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Here’s a super easy way to slash your restaurant bill when you’re going out to eat with friends: take advantage of printed or digital coupons and discounts.
Here are three options to nab discounted meals and spend less while eating out:
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Let’s put it out there: Americans are often way too stressed out. According to the American Institute of Stress, over 70% of people regularly feel physical and psychological symptoms caused by stress in their lives.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Sometimes, conflict with your significant other may seem inevitable, and that includes argument about finances.
When it comes to money matters, however, frequent financial disputes can be toxic for a relationship. Research shows that couples that argue a lot over money issues have greater levels of unhappiness and are more likely to break up.
So how can you avoid economic drama and maintain financial peace with your honey? Here are three rules to avoiding money arguments with your spouse or partner.
By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®
Sticking to a budget can be tough for anyone, but especially if your income is irregular. After all, the bills don’t stop just because your paycheck fluctuates or you’re only working during certain seasons. Continue reading
Meet the Money Coach
Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, The Money Coach®, is a personal finance expert, television and radio personality, and the author of numerous books, including the New York Times best-seller “Zero Debt: The Ultimate Guide to Financial Freedom.” Lynnette once had $100,000 in credit card debt, but she paid it all off in three years and turned her financial life around. SchoolsFirst FCU is pleased to partner with her to provide financial education and advice exclusively for our Members. Continue reading