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Wondering How to Spend the Next Stimulus Check if it Comes?
This spring, as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened, Americans got a boost in their bank accounts in the form of government stimulus checks. Qualifying adults received up to $1,200, along with another $500 for each child 16 and under. The goal was to encourage spending and limit any financial stress that consumers were facing as furloughs […]
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5 Ways to Start Saving More Money Now
The average American household likely has some savings, but not nearly enough. So how do you start saving if you’re not in the habit? According to a report from Bankrate.com, which analyzed data from the Federal Reserve, the typical American household has about $8,860 saved at a bank or credit union. But most advisors, according […]
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4 Ways To Build Financial Maturity
Being capable and mature with your finances can make your life better, both now, and in the future. Managing your money well is a significant sign of financial maturity, and being financially mature can help you avoid a lot of problems. If you are looking to build financial maturity, here are four simple ways you […]
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Could You Cover a $1,000 Emergency? Most Couldn’t!
Despite recent memories of jobs and homes lost during the Great Recession, study after study indicate that Americans aren’t socking away money for the next layoff, illness or car repair. So, it’s no surprise that a new study, released in May, reveals that most Americans don’t have the cash on hand to cover a $1,000 […]