This past spring, my father passed away. It has been hard enough coping with my grief as I celebrate my first Father’s Day without him. However, I also have been dealing with several major financial decisions of his estate since I was named an executor in his will. Although honored that he would trust me […]
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skimp on Car Insurance
I hate paying more than I should for anything. But, there is something especially irksome about paying for services I don’t use. So, I find myself carefully monitoring my subscriptions, memberships, utilities, and insurance plans. When possible, I cancel the ones we don’t use or downgrade services to save money. While there are many things […]
Debunking These 15 Credit Score Myths
Growing up, my dad drilled certain financial lessons into us kids. First, live below your means. Second, put at least 25% of your paycheck into savings or an investment account. Third, protect your credit score. These are all great pieces of advice. However, I never really understood how credit worked and felt stupid asking. Unfortunately, […]
10 Financial Mistakes That Could Cost You Your Retirement
During my 20s, saving for retirement was a low priority. As a poor student, struggling to stay out of debt, it was the furthest thing from my mind. However, things changed along with my financial situation. Once I paid off my debt, I finally began saving money and took more interest in investing. Now that […]