Creating a will, estate planning, and maintaining a life insurance policy are all wise financial moves. However, there is a very simple way to ensure your funds pass directly to your loved ones. It’s called a beneficiary.
When working with a financial advisor for your retirement planning, they may suggest that you open a Health Savings Account (HSA). But what exactly is a health savings account, and how can it benefit you – both in retirement and for health-related expenses?
More businesses and financial institutions are embracing digital documents. With protection against paper statements or bills being lost, stolen, or misplaced, digital versions are quickly becoming the norm.
You can probably guess that an emergency fund is for financial emergencies just by the name. Everyone can agree that most financial challenges tend to pop up when they’re least expected. They can range from unexpected car repairs or medical expenses to a sudden job loss or a decrease in work hours.
Nowadays, with more and more information being backed up and stored on the cloud, you might wonder if you really need a safe deposit box. The answer is really dependent on the individual asking.
While you can sit and wait for your tax refund check to hit your mailbox, it can be a long, painful, and frustrating wait when you really need that money. The good news is that the IRS will directly deposit your tax refund (some or all of it) electronically into your savings or checking account.
It’s hard to believe the iPhone® was born not long ago in June of 2007. Since that time, everything from browsing the internet and checking emails to connecting with friends and even ordering food has completely changed forever. In that time, the way we bank has been completely transformed as well.
When an individual's paycheck hits their checking or savings account, those funds must go in various directions. There are bills to pay, trips to the grocery store, and plenty of instances of spending on-the-go. At the end of the pay period, there's often little left to save or fund retirement accounts.
When it comes to saving more money, there are two sides to the equation – incomes and expenses. You can save more money by bringing in additional revenue. This is commonly achieved when you receive a pay raise at work, switch to a higher paying job, earn more on your investments, or create a new income stream such as a side gig or freelance work.
While it may not have the same gravitas as a new car, a checking account represents the same important rite of passage for teens. The earlier your teen opens a checking account, the sooner you can begin teaching them valuable lessons, such as money management and disciplined spending.
