According to a recent study1, 90% of Americans feel stressed about money. Some of this anxiety is due in part to the ongoing effects of the pandemic, product shortages and inflation. Unfortunately, stress can often lead to questionable decisions, so it’s important to deal with it sooner rather than later. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, here are six ways to help manage your finances. Continue reading
Whether you’re just starting out in life, mid-career, preparing for retirement or living in it, there are smart money moves you can make to help you stay on track financially, take advantage of opportunities and have a game plan when the unexpected occurs.
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When you reach your 70s, life slows down a little. You may be planning to retire, or already living in retirement. Whatever your situation, there are ways to make your 70s more enjoyable and stress free, especially when it comes to managing your finances. If you still choose to work in some capacity, or simply want to enjoy your leisure time and hobbies, here are some tips to help you live the retirement you want.
By Susana Raya
Susan is a financial expert with GreenPath Financial Wellness, the national nonprofit organization that provides financial counseling, education and products to empower people to lead financially healthy lives. Through their work with GreenPath, Susana has helped people with debt and credit management, homeownership education, and foreclosure prevention.
As the pandemic continues, many Americans are trying to figure out how to juggle expenses, get the most mileage out of unemployment, and keep current with housing and other essentials. And while financial relief programs have helped, whether they’ll be extended to provide further aid is uncertain. Continue reading
As you head into your 50s, there are some important steps you can take to ramp up your financial security. For instance, even though retirement may be years away, evaluating your progress along with other long-term goals can help you shift priorities and make the most of your money.
Here are 10 tips to help.
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.