Parents and family members may think they are simply lending a helping hand by co-signing a car loan or credit card application for a child. But they are, in effect, agreeing to pay back the debt themselves — and they often end up doing so.
Jason Athas
Budget + Investment = Reward
If you find yourself using your savings account to pay bills or prevent your checks from bouncing, then its time to reevaluate your spending habits.
Want To Get Financially Healthy In 2023? Four Simple New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year and my unofficial study of everyone I’ve ever known shows that 99.9% of New Year’s resolutions include money. Saving more, spending less, increasing earnings – most of us include some form of financial health as one of our goals for the New Year. ‘Getting my finances together’ is on everyone’s list, but often pushed down with every new list addition. Getting started is a daunting task, and many are intimidated to do so – but you don’t have to be a sophisticated investor to manage your finances.