Mutual Fund Fees and Expenses
Investing costs can be a key factor in your net return. To minimize those costs, you need to understand how mutual funds assess fees and expenses. Though cost alone shouldn’t drive your investment decisions, a little research is valuable. The best choice at first glance may have hidden costs, and what seems expensive could turn […]
How to Choose the Right Mutual Fund
When it comes to investing in a mutual fund, it's important to factor in your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon. With a broad range of funds available (stock-based and bond-based), be sure to research all of your choices before making a decision. To get you started, here are some helpful articles on how […]
5 Ways To Get Your Retirement Nest Egg Back On Track
The Great Recession was hard on many Americans’ portfolios. For Gen-Xers and Baby Boomers the blow to account balances was particularly painful, keeping many in jobs longer than expected. Don’t fret if retirement is on the horizon but you’re still playing catch-up with your accounts. The following moves can help get your retirement savings plan […]
A Tiny House Can Make a Huge Difference in your Finances
When you live in a home that is just a few hundred square feet, it’s not just your storage space that is impacted. This choice comes with a lifestyle and, in some cases, some not-so-tiny financial implications. So it’s not just tiny houses – it’s a movement. A movement towards simpler, smaller homes which gives many […]
The Repair Economy
Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke. But if it is broke, hiring a handyman to fix it might be just as expensive – if not more! – than just throwing it out and starting over. In Sweden, they’re hoping to implement a new method of taxing that offers some leniency for getting your items […]
Use Tech to Help Stay Focused on the Road with Distraction-Free Driving Apps and Features
It’s one of the golden rules, or at least it should be: don’t text and drive. We all know that distracted driving is dangerous, right? But still, nearly every one of us has seen it happen or worse — done it ourselves. Since most of us touch our phones well over 2,000 times per day, […]
Make Over the River & Through the Woods a Little More Fun
This year, more than 90 million people will be traveling over the holidays—and at least 90% of those travelers will be driving. That’s a lot of alphabet games and family time in the car! Make sure the car’s good to go You can use this checklist of some important things to remember before hitting the […]
Our Top 5 Holi-Do’s and Holi-Don’ts
Let’s bring comfort and joy back into the holidays. It’s pretty easy to get bent out of shape during the most magical time of the year. We have some tips that’ll help you save time, money and your sanity this holiday season. Helpful Links: 1) pinterest.com/explore/diy-gifts/ 2) headspace.com/ 3) wunderlist.com/ 4) google.com/flights/
The Holidays Are About the Fa La La, Not the Moo La La
This year, we’ll collectively fork out $465 billion on holiday spending. Of all that cash, about 43% is spent on travel, and another 41% on gifts. Saving in those two areas alone can really help make a difference in your wallet. A few things the airlines don’t want you to know When you figure that […]
Less Time Gifting, More Time Merrimenting
How do you want to spend 15 hours of your life? Bet it’s not shopping and standing in line. But that’s what most Americans will do this holiday season. Don’t sweat it. We’ve got some gifting hacks that’ll help you gift it right—saving you some time. Buy one gift and call it a day So […]
