• ICYMI: Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged: What Should I Do Now in Regards to My Debt?

    ICYMI, the “Fed” (aka Federal Reserve who sets the prime interest rates and basically regulates all things finance in the US) announced last week that the rising interest rates we’ve all been experiencing lately will take a pause. What Does this Mean for Me and My Debt? It may be a good time to prioritize…

  • Money & Romance: Post-Divorce

    We talked about what to consider before divorce, as well as navigating divorce. Now, let’s touch on a few things to do coming out the other side, in order to move forward with confidence and a financial plan intact! According to statistics, divorce can result with women experiencing a 27% financial decline, while men sometimes actually experience a…

  • Bank Failure Follow-up: How Secure are You Feeling?

    In the wake of bank failures recently, how secure are you feeling with regards to your money? Read below for a touch on your options when it comes to insurance at your institution, as well as a refresher on low-risk options to stash away your cash, for use when things get tight. Find out how…

  • Credit Card Debt: A Deeper Dive in Balance Transfers

    While we’re on the credit-card debt pay-off tip lately, let’s take a deeper dive into Balance Transfers! Specifically: how they work and what to look for if you’re considering a balance transfer in order to pay down credit card debt. How They Work: A Balance Transfer is an offer some credit cards use in order…

  • Why You May See a Dip in Credit Score at Debt Payoff—Don’t Panic!

    If you’ve been paying attention to the last few posts, it’s been a debt-payoff/credit-score-boost focus. For those of you paying down debt, keep it up! For those of you paying down debt with the intention of making a new purchase afterwards, read below for the little-known reality that your credit score may actually take a…

  • Credit Card Debt Payoff Hack!

    As an extension of last week’s Student Loan Payoff Hack, let’s pivot to Consumer Debt! We’re all familiar with pesky credit card debt. Read below for some Consumer Credit Card Debt stats, followed by some tangible tips to pay down your debt faster, and even increase your credit score while doing it! The Data: The…

  • Spring Cleaning: Your Financial Checkup!

    Spring Cleaning: Your Financial Checkup!

    Spring has sprung! As the days are getting longer, and the weather a little brighter, we may find ourselves motivated to clean out the clutter at home; ditching those things that no longer serve us. This is also the perfect time to put that energy towards giving ourselves a Financial Checkup! A few things to…