With the price of college still on an upward trajectory, families are looking for ways to make higher education affordable. According to “How America Pays for College,” a report by Sallie Mae, the average American family spent $23,757 on college costs in 2017. Besides taking a student job, which at least 76% the students surveyed reported … Continue reading “Attend College for Less Money”
Category: Managing Finances
Unless you’re an accounting major, filing taxes may not be your idea of a good time. Especially if this is your first time filing, it may feel a little overwhelming. Here are a few rules and tips to make this task easier and less stressful: • If taxes were withheld from your paycheck, even if … Continue reading “Tips for First-Time Tax Filers”
The new year is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to make a resolution to save more money. These five tips will help you trim spending, beef up savings, and reduce stress. 1. Pay it off Make paying off your credit cards a priority. Let’s say you have a $2,000 balance at 18% … Continue reading “Start 2018 With Savings”
It’s never too early to plan for your retirement. In fact, the earlier you start, the better off you’ll be. Use these helpful tips to make retirement as easy as possible. Max out your 401(k) match. If your employer matches your contributions to your 401(k), see if you can contribute the maximum amount. Experts recommend contributing … Continue reading “Navigate Your Retirement With Early Planning”
Yes, New Year’s resolutions are a month off, but it’s never too early to get your finances healthy! Your finances, and the decisions you make about them, change over time. They are different from your friends’ or your parents’ finances. Still, some broad guidelines can help you get a handle on your financial plans. * On average, … Continue reading “Financial Fitness Can Be Yours”
Getting your financial records organized is one of the best gifts you can give your family. By setting up a workable system, and telling family members about it, you’ll ensure they know how to pick up the pieces should there be a crisis or death. Getting organized doesn’t mean finding a place for everything. It means … Continue reading “An Easy Financial Gift to Give”
We recently launched our newest phone app, which lets you access your accounts 24/7 with ease. In addition to your personal accounts, there are so many other ways your phone can access financial information. There are a number of useful apps that can even help you save money and track your spending. Level Money — Are you … Continue reading “Save Savvy With Your Smart Phone”
Last week we shared about organizing your finances to help family and budget. Now we’ve got a few tips for staying informed and in control. Do you know your net worth? Or how much you spend each month, and on what? Or how much you can expect from your pension plan or Social Security in retirement? … Continue reading “Simple Tips to Organize Your Finance”
For many college students money is tight, but there’s still great ways to save! Here are some simple ideas: BUDGET The first thing is to plan a budget ahead of time. It’s smart to create a spending plan so you know where and how you’re spending your money. If you don’t know where your money is … Continue reading “Saving as a College Student”
Paying off debt is a great goal, but many people give into an impulse to be rid of debt by depleting their savings. While this may seem like a great idea, over the long run it may actually hurt you more. Mathematically, based on the interest rates of your loans versus your savings account (or other savings products), … Continue reading “How Saving Helps Pay Down Debt”