Resources to Help You Manage Your Money
You Don’t Need a Budget
You don’t actually need a budget as long as you know where your money goes, spend less than you earn, and make sure you’re saving for retirement and other goals.
Un-Affordable Health Care and Debilitating Medical Debt
Despite the best attempts of financial experts to convince you that your financial problems would go away if you just stopped buying lattes or using credit cards, the biggest cause of financial distress is not something you can control: medical costs.
How to Create a Savings Plan that Works for You
Ready to save money for your goals? Follow these saving money tips to create a savings plan that is right for you. No more saving random amounts and then forgetting to do it or giving up after a few weeks. Say goodbye to the 52 week savings challenge and hello to this automatic savings plan that will actually work!
Quick and Easy Meals: Sheet Pan Dinners
Need a quick and easy meal you can make at home? Sheet pan meals are perfect for days when you just don’t have the energy to plan something complicated. My kids love this meal and I like that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. It’s so flexible and healthy too!
Signs You Might Need a New Financial Advisor
Financial advisors can be extremely helpful in helping you increase your wealth and meet your financial goals, but finding a good one might be more challenging than you think. Learn how financial advisors get paid and how to know if you might need to find a new financial advisor.
Ask Annie: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Faster?
Paying extra on your mortgage can be a great way to shorten the length of your mortgage and save on interest payments. But when does it make sense to overpay your mortgage? Follow these tips to find out what you should do first and how to decide which method of overpaying to use.
Why I Became a Financial Coach and Educator
Have you ever had a bad experience with a financial advisor? I have. Read on to hear my stories and learn why I’m so passionate about giving everyone the tools they need to take control of their finances and build a life they love!
Get Smart with Your Money
Are you ready to get smart with your money? Having a plan for your money can help you be more prepared for life’s surprises and set you on the path to meeting your financial and life goals. Here are nine steps you can take to get smart with your money, transform your finances, and start building a life you love.
How to Invest in Your 401k the Easy Way
Investing in your 401k might seem scary and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Target date funds are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it investment option. They will have even the least money-savvy people saving for retirement with ease and confidence.
How to Pay Your Credit Card Bill in Full Every Month
Struggling to figure out how to pay your credit card in full each month? This compassionate guide breaks down the process step by step, helping you avoid interest charges, boost your credit score, and take control of your finances with confidence. Perfect for anyone new to managing credit cards or looking for clear, practical advice.
7 Easy Ways to Spend Less on Groceries
Looking for ways to save money on food? Meal planning on a budget doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Don’t miss these seven simple ways you can save money on groceries without clipping coupons or giving up your favorite foods.
Ask Annie: Are Meal Subscription Boxes Worth It?
Meal subscription boxes have become increasingly popular in the past few years. More and more options are available to fit a variety of tastes, diets, frequency, and cost. Companies such as Hello Fresh, Blue Apron, and EveryPlate give young professionals and families an easy way to eat healthy and delicious meals at home without having to spend time meal planning and shopping. But are meal subscriptions worth it? That depends. Find out how to decide if meal subscription boxes are right for you.
5 Estate Planning Essentials
Estate planning is important for everyone, no matter how wealthy you are. These five estate planning essentials are critical for protecting yourself, your assets, and your family.
Why You Should Automate Your Finances
Automating your finances is the most important thing you can do to keep your savings on track. Setting aside money each month is a hard habit to build. If you automate your savings, it will actually happen and you’ll save more money and spend less time doing it!
Trump’s Tax Returns and How the Rich Legally Avoid Taxes
The recent NYT article analyzing President Trump’s tax returns reveals many potentially illegal tax avoidance strategies. What’s worse is that many of the techniques Trump used to lower his tax bill are perfectly legal. Here are some of the ways rich people lower their tax burden so they end up paying less than ordinary people.
How to Help Your Aging Parents with Money
Many adult children worry that someday they’ll be supporting their aging parents financially. Here are 17 ways you can get started helping your aging parents with money today!
Talking to Your Aging Parents about Money
Talking to your parents about their financial situation can be one of the most challenging conversations you’ll have. How the discussion goes depends on many things, including your relationship with your parents, your siblings, everyone’s feelings about money, and their financial situation. Some are lucky enough to have parents who are open about their finances and are in a good situation, but that’s often not the case. No matter what your situation is, following these tips can help you have a more productive and positive conversation with your parents about money.
When Women Earn More
Men sometimes feel bad when women earn more money than they do. Here’s how men can reframe their thinking to be more supportive of their wives and embrace the fact that women making more money can be good for everyone.
How Caring for Aging Parents Fits Into Your Financial Priorities
Many Gen Xers and Millennials are worried that they will have to support their aging parents financially, while at the same time paying off student loans, saving for their kids to go to college, and putting aside money for retirement. So how does supporting aging parents financially fit into your financial plan? Follow these money tips to get your own finances in order so you can best help those you love.
Helping Aging Parents with Finances
Gen Xers and Millennials are increasingly worried about helping their aging parents with their finances while at the same time paying off their own student loans, saving for retirement, and sending their kids to college.