All Blogs on: Financial Guidance

Flight delays have been in the news a lot this year. There was that 18-hour mechanical delay that impacted Delta Air Lines passengers flying from DC and another delay impacting a flight leaving Las Vegas that had customers passing out from heat exhaustion. In June, hundreds of thousands of US airline customers were stranded due […]

Fall is here, and with it comes the opportunity to refresh your financial goals and boost your savings. Whether you overspent on summer travel or entertaining your kids while they were on break, you can turn things around starting this month. In this article, we’ll unveil strategies you might not have tried to help you […]

You’ve got the urge to travel, but getting away is certainly not cheap right now. Use these insider tips to adjust how you book and make plans to save money on travel. 1. Start checking airfare months before you plan to travel. Flights are generally more expensive if you wait to the last minute to […]

Teaching kids about money can help them avoid major money mistakes. Personal finance isn’t a subject typically taught in school, so your kids may need your help learning about money management. Graduating school with a solid understanding of personal finance can give your kids a leg up and help them avoid major money mistakes. Here […]

Learn What Could Happen to Your Loan if Your Bank Fails In recent weeks, we have seen the highest-profile bank failures in the U.S. since the 2008 financial crisis. This has left many Americans worried about the state of the country’s banks and what could happen to their money and outstanding loans if their bank […]

If you’re interested in a personal loan, you have many options. There are tons of lending options from banks and credit unions to online personal loan lenders. The challenge is knowing who to give your business to, who has the best rates and terms, and which lender is right for your financial background. Choosing the […]

Is a Phone Trade-In Your Best Option? Let’s face it, many of us are addicted to our cell phones. According to Statista, the average time spent on smartphones daily in the U.S. is five to six hours. We do a lot on our smartphones, from managing work emails and Slack messages to communicating with our […]

Learn what the average funeral costs so you don’t get caught unprepared. A funeral is probably the last thing you want to financially plan for.  However, a lack of planning could leave your loved ones in a poor financial situation as funerals can cost thousands of dollars. Knowing how much the average funeral costs and […]

Have you bought all your holiday gifts? Many Americans have a tight holiday budget this year thanks to high inflation and layoffs across many industries, not to mention the 63% of Americans who live paycheck to paycheck. If you haven’t completed your shopping list, we have some tips for gift-giving with a tight holiday budget. […]

Budgeting in college can be challenging. Here are some ways to save. Budgeting is difficult for most people. In fact, a little more than 55% of Americans do not use a budget to manage their income, according to a survey by The Penny Hoarder. In addition, 56% of respondents said they don’t know how much […]

How to adjust your budget for shrinkflation. Shrinkflation has been on the minds of many Americans lately. In a recent survey, about 64% of adults surveyed said they are worried about it. Both shrinkflation and inflation are happening at the same time, meaning Americans are spending more for less on the items they use daily. […]

Whether it’s a popular music artist or Disney On Ice, experiences can provide once-in-a-lifetime memories you and your family will have forever. That could be why 76% of all consumers would rather spend their money on experiences than on material things. If you are planning on buying tickets to a sporting event, concert, or other […]