Personal Finance

Many of us like the thought of investing. Who wouldn’t want to grow their money with little effort? But it can be a complicated mess of jargon, different opinions, and advice out there.  So, we want to cut through the noise and set some things straight. What is the best type of investment to make […]

If you don’t have a degree in finance and you aren’t a “math person,” it’s tempting to believe you need a financial advisor. After all, many people hire others to repair their cars, deliver food, and even mow their lawns. However, a financial advisor is unique because most people do not need one, and some […]

I know, I know. You’ve been told you’re “throwing money away on rent.” Someone in your life made you feel guilty for not buying a house and building equity. And let me guess: They said something like, “Ugh, I just hated paying someone else’s rent!” There’s just one problem: It’s not true. First, let me […]

Many of us pick a cell phone plan without giving it much serious thought. Maybe we pick the same carrier we’ve always had or the same amount of data we’ve always bought. But is it really the best plan based on your typical usage? Is there any way you can lower it?  The average cell […]