The Budgeting Process Summary: The beginning of the New Year is the perfect time to budget for this upcoming year. To start planning your budget, begin by calculating the after-tax income of your yearly salary. After-tax income is calculated by subtracting the amount you receive after automatic deductions for a 401(K), health insurance, and [...]
Holiday shopping can be stressful as prices are increasing, and it can be easy to overspend on gifts for family and friends. With the additional purchases of decorations, travel expenses, and holiday foods for the festive family get-together, it is important to put aside time to plan accordingly to help relieve some of the unwanted [...]
Does Age Matter? The most frequent question that gets asked is, when is the best time to retire? The current average retirement age in the United States is 62.3 years for women and 64.6 years for men. The age that you do end up retiring will affect your finances. Determining the right age for [...]
