by Don Gayhardt | Jan 23, 2019 | Budget, Data, Education, Finance, Information, Investment, Money Management, Saving
Even people who have pursued additional financial education, such as online courses, need some help from time to time. If you finding yourself needing advice that goes beyond what you can find on the computer, it’s time to start thinking about hiring a financial...
by Don Gayhardt | Jan 2, 2019 | Budget, Data, Education, Finance, Investment, Money Management
While you can learn a lot about personal finance through books, online courses, blogs, and more, this information will not make you an expert overnight. Sometimes, you should refer to a financial adviser in order to make the best decisions when it comes to your...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 12, 2018 | Budget, Data, Debt, Finance, Income, Retirement, Saving, Savings
In the United States, more than 62 million people rely on Social Security as a source of income, including about 43 million retirees. Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced some important changes to benefits that will begin in 2019. Individuals...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 5, 2018 | Budget, Data, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Saving
The advent of smartphones has spawned a number of apps to help people with personal finance goals, from budgeting to becoming debt-free. Beyond these uses, apps can also help novices gain confidence with investing. Given the wide range of different investing apps...
by Don Gayhardt | Nov 21, 2018 | Budget, Debt, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Retirement
In the United States, it is very common to carry debt. According to a survey conducted by Pew Charitable Trusts, about 80 percent of American households have some kind of debt. The most common form of debt is a mortgage, although many individuals also have other...
by Don Gayhardt | Oct 25, 2018 | Budget, Debt, Education, Finance, Investment, Money Management, Savings, Spending
It’s a sad fact that the public school system in the United States does little to introduce children to the concept of money and financial responsibility. Even at the college level, colleges typically only offer such classes as an elective, if at all. The results of...
