In a perfect world, every money decision we make would be totally rational. We’d consider all of the facts. Then, we’d balance them with the risks to make the most logical choice available.

Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage.

What was the last money mistake you made? If you’re like most folks, you’ve made at least one upsetting money mistake in the past year — and you’d like to do better.

Smart investing doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Current events matter, and this year, the 2024 Presidential Elections are taking center stage. That’s rattling a lot of us, causing more election stress than ever before.

What happens when you start to feel afraid or greedy? Do you feel like taking your time and waiting to make your next move?Probably not. That’s because both fear and greed make us reactive. These emotions tend to cloud our judgment and make us impulsive, even trigger-happy.

Your 20s are often seen as a true coming of age when financial responsibility opens up the possibility of turning your dreams into reality.

Retirement can feel like a finish line after decades of working — but you may not be able to cross that finish line or really enjoy the retirement you had imagined if you get tripped up along the way.  In fact, the retirement of your dreams could disappear before your eyes with just a few missteps and oversights. 

Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, leaving many buyers feeling like a reasonable mortgage is out of reach. While current rates look high compared to the ultra-low rates of the past decade,

Do you know how you feel about things, even before you know what they are? When you meet someone new, is your opinion of them formed from the first impression?

The world of finance is never static. It's an ever-changing landscape that reflects the ebb and flow of economic indicators, political events, and public sentiment.