Best HSA Accounts

Best HSA Accounts

Introduction Healthcare just keeps getting more expensive. Insurance premiums shoot up year after year, employers are willing to cover less and less of the cost, and there’s no sign of anything changing anytime soon. Americans are increasingly turning to high-deductible plans to save money on premiums, but they don’t call it a high deductible health … Read more

Lively HSA Review

Lively HSA Review

Author’s Note: I have had a Lively HSA for about 5 years now so I am very qualified to write this Lively HSA Review. Read on to see pictures of my account and why I still use Lively! But first, a little background… Introduction America has some of the best doctors, nurses, healthcare facilities, and … Read more

Research Mutual Funds

How to Research Mutual Funds

So now you know a bit about mutual funds: what they are, how they work, how they can benefit your portfolio, and how they can sometimes charge fees that border on the absurd. But don’t go thinking you’re a mutual fund master just yet. There’s a lot of daylight between knowing the basics of mutual … Read more

Intro to Mutual Funds

Intro to Mutual Funds

You’ve probably heard the term “mutual fund” mentioned on CNBC or thrown around by one of your more financially savvy friends at some point. You know they have something to do with finance, but that’s about it. In this intro to mutual funds, we’ll break it down for you. So What the Heck Are Mutual … Read more

Best Budget Games for Students

We learn a lot of stuff in school. Math. Science. History. Why it’s a bad idea to throw parties at your house when your parents are out of town.  But there’s one subject that’s as important and many times absent from curricula: Personal finance.    Let’s face it, everything’s getting more expensive and wage growth just … Read more

Morning Brew Review

Morning Brew Review

If you haven’t heard of the Morning Brew by now, where have you been?! Just kidding; but we do want to fill you in if you aren’t already in-the-know. Today we will be reviewing the Morning Brew, one of the most popular daily email newsletters out there. What is the Morning Brew? The Morning Brew … Read more

How Much Should You Save in Your 20s Featured

How Much Should You Save in Your 20s?

Your 20s can be a very intense time full of transitions and opportunities. You might be finishing or starting school; you might be beginning your first full-time job; you might be buying or renting your first house or apartment. Needless to say, your budget will change quite a bit during this decade! You’re not alone … Read more