In this “Money Talks Minute” Bil Lako, CFP®, explains how getting married brings many financial challenges, and how careful planning and communication are key since the financial decisions you make now can have a lasting impact on your future.
When two become one, you need to communicate clearly because the financial decisions that you make now can have a lasting impact on your future.
Balancing work and family is a personal endeavor—there is no magic formula. You’ll need to make choices along the way that align with what’s important to you.
Setting investment goals means defining your dreams for the future. When you’re setting goals, it’s best to be as specific as possible. Writing down and prioritizing your investment goals is an important first step toward developing an investment plan.
Don’t risk your financial future by not educating yourself about which investments may be able to help you pursue your financial goals.
Whether you’re trying to make a budget work or find ways to save more for a financial goal—cutting your spending is a key step.
Debt, credit, and borrowing are a how most investors make large purchases, whether it is a car, a home, or college tuition. However, borrowing comes with a dangerous side as well.
Your credit score is like your permanent record. While it can change over time, having a good credit score is important because most lenders use credit scores to evaluate the creditworthiness of a potential borrower.
It can be difficult to understand the basic lingo and acronyms used by tax professionals; however, to grasp what they are saying you need to be familiar with the basic terminologies used in taxation.
Because of the growing number of students who require student loans to finance their education, the federal government offers several flexible repayment plans. We cover these and more in our student loan basics.
