Personal Finance

Money Management

Money Basics

  • What is money management?

    Put simply, money management is how you handle your finances. It’s all about having a plan. This can include strategies for everything from budgeting to paying off debt to saving your cash to investing it for the future. Spending can also be a part of a good money management strategy, as long as it’s done wisely.

  • How can I build wealth?

    There are myriad ways to build wealth. The first step is to pay off all bad debt and get a good handle on your finances. Then you can be on your way to growing your wealth.

  • Ways to save money

    Finding extra money in your budget can be tricky, but once you get the hang of it, you’ll be surprised how much was there! Simple steps like using a budgeting app, comparing grocery store prices, and refinancing your debt can cut your monthly costs and free up money for short- and long-term goals.

  • What can money management help me accomplish?

    Good money management skills and strategies can help you set and reach your long-term financial goals. The “big” goal is a comfortable retirement, but money management can also help you pay for big expenses like a house. Managing your money right can let you live day-to-day with fewer financial worries.

Saving & Budgeting

  • December 21, 2018

    How to Save Money on Groceries and Cut Your Family’s Expenses by $1,000 a Month

    Logan Allec, CPA

    Food is one of the largest expenses for many American households, right after housing…

    Saving Money
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Building Wealth

  • March 26, 2019

    How to Pay Off Debt: 31 Ways to Ditch Your Debt

    Logan Allec, CPA

    1In this article, we give you 31 ways to pay off your debt. Sometimes…

    Building Wealth
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  • June 28, 2018

    Net Worth by Age: Here’s Exactly How to Know How You Compare Financially

    Logan Allec, CPA

    Net worth by age is possibly the most important determinant in financial status. It…

    Building Wealth
    Net Worth by Age
  • March 10, 2019

    Managing a Financial Windfall: What to Do When You Come Into a Large Sum of Money

    Logan Allec, CPA

    A windfall is defined as “an unexpected gain, piece of good fortune, or the…

    Building Wealth
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Credit

Personal Taxes

Estate Planning

  • December 26, 2018

    Online Will: 4 Places to Create an Online Will for Free

    Logan Allec, CPA

    No one wants to think about the end. Indeed, according to a study by…

    Estate Planning
    online will
  • February 18, 2019

    17 Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    Logan Allec, CPA

    A lot of people usually assume that only the wealthy need an estate plan….

    Estate Planning
    estate planning mistakes
  • March 27, 2020

    Do Your Own Will Review: Robust Set of Documents and Tools, Especially Since It’s Free

    Valerie Keene, J.D.

    As an estate planning lawyer, I believe that it is important to have legal…

    Estate Planning
    do your own will review

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