Financial Planning

Traveling as a student can seem impossible. Between the checks from low paying university jobs and monthly allowances from parents, sometimes we must settle for a more frugal lifestyle. For students who want to travel, it may seem like vacations don’t fit in your budget, but it is very possible....

Fantastic, you made it through college, walked across the stage at graduation, received your diploma, and got that first career job offer. What should you ask your prospective employer about benefits, specifically about retirement plans? We understand that saving for retirement is essential, and it...

Congratulations! You have taken action to get your financial life in order. Whether your goal is saving, budgeting, investing, or repaying debt, the good news is that you started. As you begin your journey in achieving your goals, it can be difficult...

Life after college can be overwhelming as graduates begin their careers and start to face new challenges such as repaying their student loans. There are different repayment plans one can choose based on the type of student loan(s) one takes. Once you identified the type of loan, whether it is a...

Preparing for graduation can be extremely stressful. Students can easily be so distracted by the present that they don't plan for what is going to happen after graduation. There are many things to think of when preparing for graduation. Here is a list of things that could be beneficial: Look for...

Time is a precious asset, especially for any person looking to invest or put money away for retirement. Many people may not realize just how important and simple using time to their advantage can be. Time value of money and compounding interest are two important factors to consider when using time...

Building good exercise habits leads to a better physique. The same is true for financial health and well-being. It doesn’t matter if you’re a millionaire or a broke college student; the better your financial habits are, the more financially secure you’ll be, and the more freedom you’ll have in how...