When my husband and I took out a mortgage for our first home, the loan officer looked us straight in the eyes and said, “You gotta pay to play.” Argh, such crushing advice. In her defense, she knew we weren’t ready to buy the home we wanted. We were full of dreams and short on…
Millennials are often stereotyped for our technological vices. However, there are many productive ways apps and technology can make things better. Specifically in the areas of financial literacy, money management, and shopping. Here are a few game-changing apps. Finimize This app brands itself as “making finance accessible for our generation,” and I most definitely agree. For…
There are a few different options when it comes time to acquire a car. Do you lease, buy new or buy used? They each have their respective drawbacks and benefits. Also, there are different ways to decide if something is a good value and worth the experience. For the sake of this article, let’s focus…
Fear and anxiety manifest in many ways. When it comes to money matters, it is very common for people to express fearful and anxious feelings through avoidance. They may avoid looking at their bank account balances or opening bills. No matter what it looks like, people often find themselves drowning in the worry that they…
Managing money on your own can be a challenging and adding another person to the mix can make things even more difficult. In the context of personal finance, it is very common for couples to struggle with their money issues and there are a variety of obstacles that can arise. Whether it’s learning to…
Snapchat is a popular social media mobile application. For those unfamiliar with it, the signature feature of Snapchat is the disappearing messages you can send to your friends. You can send pictures, videos, and even text messages that expire after a time limit the sender sets. They also offered the opportunity to create a Snapchat…
Acorns Review Acorns is a growing platform in the robo-advisor space. The company has a fresh perspective on investing for the everyday person. Micro-investing is a newer idea in the investing world and it’s about setting aside small amounts of money frequently. This is a good choice instead of requiring a large lump sum. This…