Become Debt-Free

Become Debt-Free July 5, 2018  The average household carries $137,063 in debt, while the median household income is less than $60,000, according to data from the Federal Reserve and U.S. Labor Department. While it’s easy to get into debt, it can be hard to get...

Benefits of owning a home

6 Tax Benefits of Owning a Home June 11, 2018  If you own or are considering owning a home, you can take advantage of many tax benefits. Here are size of the most commonly used homeowner’s tax breaks: Mortgage Interest Deduction You can deduct the interest you...

6 Ways to Avoid a Credit Card Catastrophe

6 Ways to Avoid a Credit Card Catastrophe May 9, 2018  Credit cards should be a convenient short-term way to pay, not a source of regular spending. Unfortunately, some people have a hard time staying true to this concept. Instead of paying off the entire balance due...

Retirement Healthcare Costs

Win the Battle Against Retirement Health Care Costs April 25, 2018  When you think about how much money you’ll need in retirement, you may consider your living costs, travel expenses and hobbies you’d like to enjoy. But you may be overlooking one of the...

Save More in 2018 on Your 401(k)

How 401(k)s will save more for your retirement in 2018. December 6, 2017  You can save more for retirement next year using tax-advantaged accounts, thanks to a boost in the maximum 401(k) contribution rate by the IRS. The maximum rate increases by $500 to $18,500,...