With a new year it’s time for physical and financial fitness. The key to financial fitness is saving money, but this can be a challenge for many Americans. According to research from Bankrate.com and CNN less than 25 percent of Americans have enough money in their saving account to cover…
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If you had to take a quiz on personal finances (from IRAs and interest rates to credit scores and “good debt”), would you pass? Far too many Americans would not. In order to truly get this economy back on its feet, each of us have to take mindful action when…
Read More Your home and yard aren’t the only things that need spring-cleaning. Your finances could probably due with a maintenance check as well. Start the spring season off right with these five mindful tips. A lot of Americans are stressed out by their financial circumstances. The 2015 Stress in America report…
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We secure our homes with locks, security systems, and maybe even a dog, but are we as cautious with our identities? Every year 9 million Americans suffer form identity theft. Their personal information (like social security numbers) is used by criminals to rent a house, open credit card accounts or…
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A new year generally means a fresh start filled with opportunities and forgiveness. Unfortunately, financial forgiveness can be hard to find, especially when it comes to your credit score. A new year won’t erase all the history on your credit report, but you can use the fresh start to help…
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A new year means a new financial beginning. Whether or not “fixing finances” was part of your New Year’s resolutions, reevaluating the way you manage your money can save you hundreds of dollars and give you peace of mind. Here are 15 Mindful Money® tips to help you save in…
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Key U.S. indexes are spiking up and down like a roller coaster with no brakes. This immense volatility affects pension plans, mutual funds, savings, and company stocks. These financial jitters are fueled by people worried about losing their jobs, not being able to provide for their families,or whether or not…
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Millions of young people go to college in order to accomplish their dreams; unfortunately, many of them will have to take on overwhelming amounts of student loan debt in the process. And with recent reports about the rising interest rates of student loans, it would appear that the burden for…
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