Blissfully Married

Key Takeaways For many reasons, getting married is a huge life transition. Combining incomes and budgets is a major part of that transition. Make sure you communicate with your future spouse about your spending strategy – and avoid the stress that can come from keeping money a taboo subject!

The Stock Market – It’s Similar to Ripples in Water

Key Takeaways The stock market’s movements can be compared to ripples in water when you drop a pebble in: big at first, but evening out over time. Looking at 20-year cycles, versus performance over one year, can provide a better perspective of the stock market. A blended 50/50 portfolio of stocks and bonds can help […]

Using Your Budget to Get to Your Happy Place

Key Takeaways Structure can bring us happiness. Structure in your budget can help you spend on what makes you happy. You don’t have to spend a lot to take you to your happy place.

How Financial Stress Affects Your Health

Key Takeaways Financial stress, physical health, and mental health are all linked. If you’re experiencing chronic stress, you may end up in a vicious cycle of poor physical and mental health, which leads to more stress. Having a budget and making sure you’re saving money are ways to combat this cycle.

Financial Stress

Key Takeaways A recent study by the National Endowment for Financial Education revealed that the pandemic is causing many Americans to experience financial stress. Worries include a lack of emergency savings, ability to pay bills, and job security. Having an emergency fund available is crucial to help get you through crises now and in the […]

Living with Wine & Investments

The Drunken Sommelier came up with 14 Things Every Wine Student Should Know after reading a list in a wine article published by GQ Magazine. Paul Strid read The Drunken Sommelier’s list and he

The Advantages to Getting Pre-approved for an Auto Loan

Key Takeaways Purchasing a car is one of the biggest purchases you’ll make, and you’ll likely do so multiple times throughout your life. You can get your auto loan pre-approved by an independent lender before you walk into a dealership. There are a number of advantages to getting your auto loan pre-approved.

Online Purchase Installments: Good or Bad?

Key Takeaways Many online retailers offer the option to pay for items in installments. Installments may seem like a good idea, especially when there’s 0% interest on a purchase. Be careful not to jump at these offers too often, otherwise your monthly payments may become overwhelming.