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, … Read more
A DUI charge can be a very serious situation. It can be a very expensive situation and ultimately can affect every area of your life. There are a lot of things that can happen when you get a DUI in California, and none of them are good. The cost alone of a DUI in California … Read more
If you want to be financially healthy, you need to know how to manage your money. However, many people don’t know how to do this. They either avoid doing anything related to money until they absolutely have to or they jump feet-first into something that looks like it will make them rich. Neither of these … Read more
One of the most lucrative benefits your receive from your job is the employer retirement plan. Whether it is a pension package, a 401(k), or a Roth IRA, these plans help supplement your Social Security benefits to ensure a comfortable post-employment life. Oftentimes, employers match contributions that help you build towards retirement even faster. This … Read more