Financial Advice

One of the issues that seems to be brought up continually is that of financial literacy. Money plays such a big part in our lives. It’s why we strive for a higher education, go to work, and build careers. We have to deal with money almost daily — earning it, spending it, and saving it. […]

Readers, I need to tell you a story. It’s about a friend of mine, named Sam. I’ve known Sam for decades — since we were high school freshman together, actually. Unfortunately, Sam has never quite learned what it means to “live within your means.” Or, to say in inversely, Sam consistently lives well beyond his […]

Smartphones have become so much more than simply being a mobile phone. Today, we use them for a lot more than making calls and sending texts (actually, who even makes actual phone calls anymore, anyway?). Our devices have become so advanced that they have replaced many physical items we used to depend on. One of […]

One of my good friends is a financial planner. He recently told me something very interesting about hidden fees. He basically said that his income comes from the fees that he charges his clients. They are typically based on a percentage of the client’s assets. That means that every quarter (or annually), those fees are […]

Most of us are well aware how debt works. We know we shouldn’t buy things that we can’t afford. Instead, we know we’re supposed to save up for major purchases. It’s just smart financial sense to not make a bunch of purchases that drive up your debt. However, when it all comes right down to […]

Our society just idolizes “more” for some reason. We often talk about the mentality of “keeping up with the Joneses” in the context of material possessions often. However, I’ve noticed lately that people are just as impressed with those who seem to be “doing” more — and no, not doing more at work. We also […]