Values and goals are different for each family. And when trying to balance competing priorities of saving vs. spending, it is challenging to get it right. You may wonder how much to save per paycheck or if there’s a savings rule of thumb by age.
Read MoreThere are so many people who feel as though they will never get out from beneath all their debt. If this is you, I understand how you feel. I’ve had to sit with those feelings at times. But sitting inside that negative emotional space for too long can cause us to freeze, which leads to inaction… and can eventually lead to even more debt. So, I want to take this highly emotional topic and look at it objectively, from a higher-level perspective. My focus in this article will be to break down some preconceived notions about debt and give you some tips on managing debt.
Read MoreIn this guest post, Andy Kearns offers guidelines on how much to borrow in student loans if your son or daughter is college-bound. Andy is a Content Analyst for LendEDU and works to produce personal finance content to educate consumers across the globe.
Read MoreDid you know that saving for college is the #1 worry for families with children? Yet only 17% of families are saving for college expenses.
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