Tag: Financial Wellness
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The Ultimate Guide to Setting Financial Goals
Let’s face it – we millennials have unique financial challenges. From student loan debt to an ever-evolving job market, the pressure is real. It’s a lot. However, you can navigate these increasing challenges. Setting financial goals can be your financial North Star. Let’s explore how to establish your short-term and long-term financial goals and why…
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How to Become Financially Independent: A Millennial’s Guide
Let’s talk about two compelling money concepts: financial independence and financial freedom. Millennials are redefining how we perceive money, and these terms signify more than just having plenty of cash in the bank. Defining Financial Independence So, what exactly is financial independence? It’s the point where your assets generate enough income to cover your living…
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Get Ahead: Your Guide to Financial Planning
Want to eat all of the avocado toast and get all of your coffee out? Well, there is a way to afford it all. How? Financial Planning. Financial planning is like Apple Maps for your financial journey. It’s your road map to achieving your life goals, whether that’s buying a house, traveling the world, or…
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Everything You Need To Know About Pay Yourself First Budgeting
Pay yourself first is a form of reverse budgeting, a financial management strategy recently(ish) gaining popularity. Unlike traditional budgeting, where you allocate a certain amount for each expense category, reverse budgeting starts with your income and encourages you to save a certain percentage while allowing you to spend the remaining amount freely. How Reverse Budgeting…
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26 Ways to Use Your FSA
What is a flexible spending account, or FSA? As the year winds down and open enrollment begins, it’s a great time to look at your flexible spending account. FSA stands for flexible spending account. It allows you to use pre-tax money (saving you on taxable income) for healthcare. You choose the amount you wish to…
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Emergency Fun(d)
What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is a reserve of savings used expressly for unplanned expenses or financial distress. Whether medical bills or a car repair, an emergency fund is a cushion that absorbs those unexpected expenses. Ideally, an emergency fund will keep you from raiding your retirement savings or, worse, taking on…
