When it comes to planning for retirement, the process seems pretty simple: contribute to your IRA or 401(k), put extra savings aside each month, and reduce your spending as much as possible as you get closer to retirement. Once you are ready to retire, you should be able to rely on a combination of your investments, Social Security, your savings and Medicare to cover your needs.
Continue reading “Surprising Expenses You Don’t Expect When Planning for Retirement”If you are a parent who has children involved in extracurricular activities and sports, you may already be aware of the skyrocketing increase in the cost of these programs. The costs for everything from music classes, to sports, to dance has seen a 3% to 10% increase according to Backpack Index. Continue reading “Keeping up with the rising costs of Youth Activities and Sports”
Most parents keep their finances hidden from their children. You don’t want your kids to worry about mortgage payments or that dentist bill that’s causing you stress. While your intentions are good, you’re preventing your child from learning valuable lessons about money. Continue reading “Young Money: Your Child’s First Bank Account”
