Author: Red Pen

‘You just made $636 with no effort.’ The power of compounding interest

by Red Pen | Save

When it comes to preparing for the future and retirement, nothing helps more than a healthy savings account. But what if your savings just doesn’t feel like it will be enough to cover future monthly expenses?  That is where the power of compounding interest comes...

Could you ask your significant other these 3 money questions?

by Andrea Tortora | Save

Our significant others tend to be our money opposites. Nearly half of Americans say they fight about money with their spouse or living partner at least four times a year, according to 2018 research from TD Ameritrade. What’s the best way to avoid common money...

Yours, mine and ours. How couples counselors say you should talk about money

by Andrea Tortora | Health

When we fall in love, everything is idealized. We promise to spend our lives together. We make plans for the future. And we often forget to talk about money. As more couples wait later into adulthood to get married, it becomes more of a challenge to blend households,...

To rent or to own? What to consider when making your decision.

by Page Leggett | Home

My story of leaving home ownership for the freedom of renting should not be taken as advice. You’ll have to weigh the pros and cons of both and make the decision best for you. Here’s what to consider: Where do you live? (Or want to move?) For those in the priciest...

He says student loans nearly ‘did me in.’ How one man dug out

by EveryIncome | Education

You know you’ve reached adulthood when you contemplate refinancing your student loans. That’s where T. J. Carter, 31, found himself during the summer of 2019. Like millions of millennials, he had a significant amount of student debt: just over $54,000 — almost...