For recent college grads, getting their first full-time job that’s salaried is a drastic difference from their experience with working part-time jobs and making it through school. When you get your first serious paycheck, it’s a great feeling. It can also be...
Recently, more and more people have come to the realization that spending money on experiences rather than things is a much better way to feel happier than simply buying the trendiest clothes or new gadget. There are plenty of benefits that come with investing in...
A big part of graduating college and finding your first job is becoming financially independent. If you’ve completely relied on your parents up until this point and have never lived by yourself and been responsible for all of your living expenses, this change can be...
Whether you open a traditional IRA or a Roth IRA, there are great benefits to either. It’s a personal decision on which type you’d want to open and depends on your personal financial situation, but saving for retirement is a must. If you’re young, it probably doesn’t...
Nearly 2000 retail locations have closed, or are scheduled to close in 2017. Retail bankruptcies are at an all-time high,expected to surpass the number of bankruptcies during the great depression. With changes in our economy and changes in our shopping habits, the...