It’s never too soon—or too late—to learn how to invest in the stock market. In fact, even long-time, successful investors will remark…“I wish I had started sooner.” So true. I definitely wish I had learned how to invest in stocks sooner. You see, we often limit our ability to build wealth because we sweat the…
Money
This may change how you feel about money.
We know women want to contribute to their families and get ahead in life. But thinking about money can be stressful, whether it’s finding enough for college, vacations, and home renovations now or paying down debt and building that retirement nest egg. What’s the most common argument among couples? Money. What are you worried about depleting after you retire? Money. What don’t you have enough of when starting out? Money.
Read on for tips on how to save, borrow, save, invest and earn the money you need for the life you want. Financial independence can be yours.
The retirement environment – how it’s changing
The following article was written by Chuck Kuster, author of the new book Is This Your Plan to Retire? Many of you have expressed interest in how to better plan for your family’s future long term. We’re excited to bring you Kuster’s expert insights on why you should think twice about your retirement plan. The…
How to stop stressing about holiday spending and save money Christmas shopping
You don’t have to sing the blues with holiday spending this December, and you don’t have to go into debt. How do you keep Christmas spending from causing stress, and actually save money Christmas shopping? Yes, saving in December is possible! Make a goal for yourself – keep your financial planning on track, clean up…
Teach Kids to be Smart Shoppers During Holidays
Holiday shopping creates the perfect learning moment if you want to teach kids to be smart shoppers and that buying decisions should involve time to think and evaluate. That’s why it’s called holiday shopping and not spending. Here are 7 timely tips to help you develop kids into smart shoppers: 1) Follow Santa’s lead: Make a list and check…
Gifts from Grandparents: Help grandkids invest in stocks
Does simply giving the grandkids money or gift cards also leave you feeling disconnected or even unappreciated? Try Grandma K’s successful strategy: Focus on investing rather than spending! Grandma K usually gives her grandkids certificates for birthdays, Christmas and graduations—certificates for shares of stock, not gift certificates to spend at the mall. It’s a great idea that…
What a stock market investor should know
This is part two of our Beginners Guide to Investing in Stocks. It’s for anyone who wants to be a stock market investor but hasn’t taken the leap. In total, the guide will cover: why risk investing in stocks at all, what can being a stock market investor do for you, and how does the…
Investing in stocks: A guide so anyone can start
This Beginners Guide to Investing in Stocks is a three-part series designed for anyone who has considered getting started with investing in stocks. Three articles will focus on why we risk investing money at all, what the stock market can do for the average investor, and exactly how to buy stock. We’ll answer the “why”…
Have a financial emergency kit ready if disaster strikes…again!
Most springs, disaster comes in the form of violent weather emergencies, not a Covid-19 virus pandemic. Do you have a financial emergency kit ready? Maybe you could have used one in early March when you first heard you would shelter-in-place and social distance for awhile. Who knew our home-bound days would last far beyond Easter…
Financial Organization “how to” for the best year ever
One year ends, another begins…you’re annoyed (but ignoring) all the year-end statements cluttering your kitchen counter This is the perfect time to get started with your financial organization. But perhaps procrastination is holding you back, or maybe you just don’t know where to start? It’s not always easy. Getting financially organized sounds so simple….take a…
7 Common Triggers and how to stop fighting about money
It’s no secret…many couples fight about money. But if you can avoid these seven common money mistakes, you’ll give your family a fighting chance with finances. Get on the same page with the people you love most – and decide how to stop fighting about money! Common Triggers and how to stop fighting about money…