How This Ph.D. Student Took Charge of Her Finances After Her Dad’s Death
After her dad's death, this doctoral student needed to make sound financial decisions in a hurry. Here's how she did it and how you can,... Read more
Financial Independence
5 Money Terms You’re Using Wrong — and What They Really Mean
Tax exemptions. Exchange-traded funds. Amortization. When talking about finance, it’s easy to get lost in the lingo, especially since most of us... Read more
4 Reasons Your Dependency Status Matters When It Comes to Financial Aid
You might think that moving out of your parents’ place means you’re ready for the real world. You’re not alone. About 40 percent of millennials... Read more
This Man’s Only 35 Years Old — But He’s Taking a ‘Mini-Retirement’
There’s something perverse about the lives of many Americans. We work, pinch pennies, and flop into bed each night. Then, when our kids move out... Read more
Completing the FAFSA: How Your Dependency Status Affects Your Aid
If you’re going to college, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an important first step in funding your education.... Read more
5 Books That Will Change the Way You Think About Money
As the new year begins with a fresh start, you’re energized to start taking action on your resolutions. One of your goals for the new year might... Read more
Why You Must Start Thinking About Financial Independence Now (Even If You’re Still Paying Off Debt)
Imagine a world where you had the freedom to plan your day as you wish. You wouldn’t have to wake up to the sound of pesky alarms, and you... Read more