Back to School for College Kids Many college students are looking forward to getting back to campus to continue their higher education and resume their normal life post-pandemic. Whether you're a first-year student or well-versed in college life, understanding proper money management in college may help set you up for a more [...]
Growth vs. Value - What's the Difference With the wide variety of stocks in the market, figuring out which ones you want to invest in can be a challenging task. Many investors feel it's useful to have a system for finding stocks that might be worth buying, deciding what price to pay, [...]
August Update: Big Week for Market Watchers 8/3/2022 Dear Valued Investor, Last week was epic for market-watchers. A Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike, a much-anticipated gross domestic product (GDP) report, and the busiest week of earnings season got most of the headlines. There was even a surprise out of Washington D.C., with [...]
2 Ways for Nurses to Take Control of Their Finances Being a nurse comes with a lot of responsibility alongside a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping others. But while the road to becoming a nurse already involves a fair bit of course work, there unfortunately isn’t much on [...]
Social Wellness: What is It and Why is it Important? Social wellness refers to the relationships you have and how you interact with others. It involves building and maintaining positive, supportive relationships and fostering meaningful connections. If you prioritize becoming socially well, you will enjoy less stress, a more robust immune system, [...]
Financial Freedom vs. Financial Independence: Key Differences and How to Work Towards Both Working towards financial independence can often be a lifelong process. But for many, financial freedom may come far sooner—and include some fun along the way. What are the differences between financial independence and financial freedom, and what steps can [...]
The Simple Life: 3 Tips for Simplifying Your Financial Life If you sometimes feel like your financial life has too many moving parts, you may be looking for ways to get back to the basics—without letting anything slip through the cracks. Fortunately, simplifying your finances does not have to be a hassle. [...]
Understanding the FIRE Movement Financial Independence / Retire Early – Is it suitable for you? There has been a lot of chatter about the FIRE movement – Financial Independence / Retire Early – over the last few years and you’re probably wondering whether it’s suitable for you and your family. The real [...]
Nurses and Insurance Considerations Being a nurse comes with many challenges, both in their profession and everyday life. Nurses should consider their need for insurance a bit more carefully than some other professions. In today's society, lawsuits are prevalent, and unfortunately, the medical industry is one of the main areas under attack [...]
Are You Maximizing 401(k) Contributions? The more money that you can save when you are working, the easier it should be for you to retire and enjoy your golden years. Unfortunately, Social Security may no longer provide a sufficient income to live on during retirement. To combat this financial challenge, many small [...]
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