There are many ways you can express your opinions and values in 2019. Did you know you can express your values in the way you invest your money as well? Perhaps you’ve heard of socially responsible investing, or ESG investing…
Bad credit? No credit? No problem! Your job is your credit! These kinds of claims, often made by a shady used car salesperson, just aren’t true. Bad credit is a problem. It makes your life more expensive in the form…
Do you feel ready to make some changes in your financial life, but don’t know how or where to start? You’re in luck! This month, I have seven easy ways (no, really!) to improve your financial life so you’re in…
Have you ever asked your kids what charity or cause they would like to support, or shared with them what nonprofits you choose to support? As we move through the holiday season, the thoughts of many Americans turn to giving…
Picture the home of a Richmond-area family. In it, a couple decides they want to start saving for their child’s college costs. They search online, “What’s the best way to save for college?” The search engine returns 333,000,000 results. The…
Does your investment strategy primarily consist of listening to that guy at your kid’s game who brags loudly about his genius stock picks? Let’s face it – there is something undeniably appealing about the idea of picking individual stocks and…
We want our kids to be financially literate, but it can be hard when adults can’t quite find the right words to explain some financial topics. Let’s face it, the industry is somewhat known for its abbreviations (IRA, HSA, TUWs)…
If you’re in a committed relationship, deciding to move in together can be a very exciting time. But aside from the joy of taking a big step in your relationship, living together can also bring new challenges, many of them…
According to an article I saw on NerdWallet, a website devoted to personal finance decisions, people would rather talk about topics like death, religion, sex, or politics – instead of money. The problem is, most of us are so uncomfortable…
More and more employers are offering health savings accounts (HSAs) as part of their employee benefits package. This savings account allows you to set aside money to pay for qualified medical expenses incurred during the year income tax-free. The Upside…
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