How to Deal with Short or Long-Term Disability
If you were to experience a disability that hindered your ability to work, how would you survive financially without income? 30 percent of adults don’t even have $400 in emergency …
How to Financially Prepare for Your Child’s Education
College costs have increased rapidly over the past decade, in part due to diminishing state funding and a high demand for a college education. And for about a quarter of …
How to Deal with Unexpected Job Loss
Unfortunately, most Americans aren’t financially prepared for unexpected job loss. 30 percent of adults wouldn’t even be able to cover a $400 emergency expense without borrowing money or selling belongings, …
How to Get the Funds to Start a Small Business
You started with inspiration. You’ve done the market research to get to know your potential customers and established your advantage over competitors. You’ve written your business plan so you know …
How to Budget for Healthcare Expenses
The average non-elderly family spends 11 percent of their income, or about $8,200 per year, on healthcare, and that doesn’t include employer contributions. For people who are self-employed, don’t have …
How to Cash a Check Without Fees
About 95 percent of U.S. households have access to an account at either a bank or credit union, according to the FDIC. But there are still 7.1 million households that …
The Beginner’s Guide to Investing
If you’re struggling to cover your necessary expenses or pay down debt, you might feel like investing is out of reach. Just over half of Americans are invested in the …
Best Ways to Finance Buying a Car
Owning a car is more than just a convenience for many Americans; it’s a financial necessity. In large parts of the country, people rely on their cars to get to …