Your Savings Options
Not all savings accounts are created equal. Some offer you unlimited access to your money in exchange for a monthly fee, while others charge you nothing provided you leave your money where you put it. The type of account you choose really depends on you. READ MORE
How Much Should I be Saving?
No matter how much you’re setting aside, I guarantee you still don’t think it’s enough. And it probably isn’t – at least, not for your liking. Truth is if you thought you were on the right track, you wouldn’t be here. There is no set amount you should be putting away, but here’s a cool formula (based on your income after taxes) to get you started. READ MORE
How to Get Started Saving
We all know that saving money is important, but not all of us know how and where to start. Since there are so many different savings options to choose from, you’ll want to compare some of the more common features of each first. Before choosing your savings account… READ MORE
How to Open Different Types of Savings Accounts
Good for you! You’ve made the smart decision to open a new savings account. You have a budget and a plan. All you need to do is open the account, which is, no doubt, the easiest part of the journey. Once you make that first deposit, the exciting part is watching your money grow. Most banks require 2 pieces of identification in order to open an account. One of those pieces must be photo ID. READ MORE
How to Assess your Risk Tolerance
Most investments require a certain amount of risk. The goal is to strike that balance between risk and reward. Before making any type of investment you should first determine your own risk comfort level. To do this, consider the following questions. READ MORE
Saving While in Debt
Your monthly credit card statements arrived in the mail and they read something like this: Total balance: Too much to even think about, Minimum payment: Your left arm AND firstborn, Due date: Overdue. Okay, let’s be realistic here. Most of us have some sort of debt, whether it’s nasty credit card debt, a student loan or a mortgage. So how on earth are you going to pay off your debts AND save money at the same time? As impossible as it sounds, it can be done. READ MORE
Our First Time HomeBuyer's Guide is a series of 14 daily emails that will take you through each step of this exciting process. Think of it like a two week boot camp to get you into shape for buying your first home.
