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  • 38

    Selling a Home That is Financially Underwater

    Being underwater on your mortgage does not refer to having a flooded…

  • 28

    Additional Financial Home Buying Obligations

    You have found your dream home in the perfect neighborhood for you…

  • 23

    Down Payment Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers

    The idea of buying a first home is exciting. However, coming up…

  • 58

    Lower Your Credit Card Rate

    Credit card interest rates can be manageable for some people but a…

  • 170

    The Self Directed Brokerage Account

    This week we are going to unveil a very well-kept secret that…

  • 32

    Fixed Rate vs Adjustable Rate Mortgages

    You are ready to apply for a mortgage. Your question? Should you…

  • 22

    15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgages

    What makes more sense financially for you, a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage or…

  • 24

    Should You Refinance Into a Shorter Term Mortgage?

    When mortgage rates are low — and in December 2021, the rate…

  • 38

    Home Affordability

    You are ready to make the jump from renting to buying a…

  • 39

    Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

    Researchers have found that many households in the United States live their…

  • 47

    Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care

    Does your employer offer flexible spending accounts? Do you take advantage of…

  • 52

    Cutting the Cable and Saving Money

    How much is cable TV costing you a month? Further, how much…

  • 115

    Should I Pay Off My Mortgage As Early As Possible?

    This weeks wisdom is going to help you answer the question “should…

  • 82

    Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

    Everybody wants to spend their money prudently, save it carefully, and invest…

  • 100

    Our relationship with money and how we view it is critical!

    At the Institute of Financial Wellness we are certainly focused on our…

  • 60

    Challenge Your Budget Cutting Skills

    Saving money. It is something that tops countless numbers of New Year’s…

  • 44

    Disputing a Credit Card Transaction

    People rarely carry cash anymore; instead, people typically go cashless and utilize…

  • 56

    How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?

    Figuring out how many credit cards belong in your purse or wallet…

  • 10

    Using Budgeting Apps

    Managing your money can be challenging, but it is essential. Good money…

  • 9

    Do You Need a Financial Advisor?

    Everybody wants to spend their money prudently, save it carefully, and invest…

  • 16

    2022 Paycheck Planning

    Another year has come to an end, which means new changes to…

  • 51

    New Year New Budget!

    It’s always important to know where you stand financially at any given…

  • 6,070

    Attention Kids! Your Financial Journey Starts Now

    Hi! I am Katharine Weiner, and I live in New York City. …

  • 137

    Checking & Savings Accounts

    Checking Accounts vs Savings Accounts The difference between checking and savings accounts…

  • 76

    Budget Calculator: Keep Working or Stay at Home?

    Making the decision to return to work after staying at home with…

  • 77

    Budget Calculator: Save or Pay Off Debt

    Having savings is important, especially when the savings are part of an…

  • 38

    Budget Calculator: Calculate Your Net Worth

    Determining how much money you are worth is like having a personal…

  • 39

    Budget Calculator: Spare Change

    Most people have a cup, jar or piggy bank full of change…

  • 30

    Budget Calculator: Balance Your Checking Account

    Balancing a checkbook is easy. Start with the balance from your last…

  • 74

    Budget Calculator: How Much Am I Spending?

    How many times have you asked yourself “where does our money go?”…

  • 34

    Debt Calculator: Calculate a Loan Payment

    Repayment of a loan requires that the borrower make a monthly payment…

  • 30

    Debt Calculator: Increase Your Monthly Payment

    f you’re trying to pay down some debt, you might be wondering…

  • 40

    Debt Calculator: Are Credit Card Balance Transfers Worth It?

    At some point in time, you are likely to receive an offer…

  • 23

    Debt Calculator: Meet a Debt Payoff Goal

    Setting a goal for paying off a mortgage, auto loan, credit card…

  • 23

    Debt Calculators: Bi-Weekly Payments

    One popular strategy for accelerating the payoff of a loan is to…

  • 167

    Savings Calculator: Your CD’s Maturity Value

    A certificate of deposit (or CD) is a savings instrument offered by…

  • 14

    Savings Calculator: CD Comparison

    A certificate of deposit (or CD) is a savings instrument offered by…

  • 35

    Saving Calculator: Secure Your Emergency Fund

    It is always a good idea to have savings tucked away for…

  • 33

    Savings Calculator: Do You Have A Goal Worth Planning For?

    Whether you are trying to save for big screen television, a new…

  • 37

    Savings Calculator: What Will Your Savings Will Be Worth?

    The future value of your savings plan is dependent on the starting…

  • 54

    Savings Calculator: So You Want To Be A Millionaire!

    Everybody wants to be a millionaire, but few have the savings discipline…

  • 52

    Savings Calculator: College Costs Analysis

    Saving for a college education requires advanced planning and knowledge of what…

  • 43

    Savings Calculator: The Benefits of Compounding

    How interest is calculated can have a great impact on the interest…

  • 35

    Home Equity Calculator: Paying Off Your Loan Or HELOC

    The length of time it will take to pay off a home…

  • 32

    Home Equity Calculator: Consolidating Debt With Home Equity

    Home equity loans can be used to consolidate account balances from multiple…

  • 17

    Home Equity Calculator: Using Home Equity for a Major Purchase

    When making a major purchase, using a home equity loan or line…

  • 63

    Mortgage Calculator: Loan Amount Calculator

    What is a Mortgage? A mortgage is a type of loan you…

  • 25

    Mortgage Calculator: Down Payment Analysis

    The math seems simple: the higher your down payment, the lower your…

  • 27

    Mortgage Calculator: How Much Money The Sale Of Your Home Will Yield?

    One of the most important questions consumers will ask themselves is “how…

  • 21

    Mortgage Calculator: To Rent or To Buy?

    Depending on how fast prices and rents rise and how long you…

  • 46

    Car Payment Calculator: Gas Guzzler Analysis

    As the price of gasoline continues to rise, the question often arises…

  • 41

    Car Payment Calculator: Payment Comparison

    The term of your vehicle loan can make a big difference in…

  • 35

    Car Payment Calculator: Comparing Monthly Payments

    The term of your vehicle loan can make a big difference in…

  • 31

    Car Payment Calculator: Low Rate or Cash Back?

    Vehicle manufacturers or dealers will often offer incentives to purchase a particular…

  • 47

    Car Payment Calculator: Get The Numbers

    Your monthly payment is based on the net purchase price of the…

  • 49

    Home Equity Calculator: Equity Analysis

    The amount of equity available for a home equity loan or home…

  • 44

    Mortgage Calculator: Payment Analysis

    Repayment of a mortgage loan requires that the borrower make a monthly…

  • 41

    Budget Calculator: Cash Flow Analysis

    Getting your spending under control and in line with your income is…

  • 45

    Savings Calculator: Measure Your Potential

    If you are already a saver, you might ask yourself the question…

  • 344

    Retirement Calculator: 401(k) Review

    How Can I Get The Most From My 401(k)? If your not…

  • 42

    Supplementing Your Retirement Income

    Retirement is something you may have been looking forward to for quite…

  • 36

    Restructuring Your Budget for Retirement

    If you are like many people, you have been planning and building…

  • 81

    Choosing Between College and Retirement Savings

    Saving enough money to help pay for your children’s college education is…

  • 27

    Getting Your Child’s Finances ‘Move-Out’ Ready

    It is more common than ever for adult children to live with…

  • 30

    Savings vs. Money Market Accounts

    Some financial decisions are harder than others. Should you apply for a…

  • 94

    Starting a Budget

    You know you need a budget. Your household is spending money faster…

  • 40

    The Benefits of Online Banking

    Unless your idea of banking is stuffing the proceeds of your paycheck…

  • 99

    What to Do With a Lump Sum of Money

    Most households plan to live on their regular income, which usually comes…

  • 34

    Smart Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

    When tax time rolls around, you are likely waiting for that tax…

  • 22

    Good Debt, Bad Debt

    When people hear the word “debt,” they often think of it as…

  • 7

    Cosigning a Loan

    In some cases, your son or daughter, relative or friend may have…

  • 6

    Boosting Your FICO Score

    According to Forbes, considerably more people are embarrassed to admit their credit…

  • 22

    Use a Side Hustle to Pay Off Debt

    Many people look at side hustles as an opportunity to earn some…

  • 10

    Cures for a Debt Hangover

    Holidays are seldomly easy on the budget. Birthdays too. Same for vacations…

  • 18

    Automating Your Finances

    Although you may be dealing with a hectic schedule, it is important…

  • 68

    What is a Cryptocurrency?

    Cryptocurrency is one of those words that is slowly trickling into our…

  • 36

    Debit or Credit Card?

    The convenience of plastic, whether in the form of debit or credit…

  • 9

    Exchange Rate Basics

    When you are traveling to foreign countries from the United States, it…

  • 11

    Saving Money While on Vacation

    Vacation. It is a magical time for friends, couples, and families to…

  • 55

    Important Retirement Savings Milestones

    When it comes to your money, one of the most important decisions…

  • 27

    New Year? New Budget Resolution

    Managing household expenses, for many people, is not a fun thing to…

  • 20

    Measuring the Cost of Living

    Understanding the cost of living in an area can help you determine…

  • 48

    Smart Spending

    Even if you are a smart spender, your kids will not necessarily…

  • 25

    Allowances and Children

    As if you did not have enough bills to pay in your…

  • 36

    Learning to Save

    As a parent, you hold primary responsibility for training your children in…

  • 31

    Should You Withdraw Funds from Your 401(k)?

    For many people nearing retirement age, their 401(k) account is their biggest…

  • 277

    The 5 basics of Financial Literacy

    Understanding the ways credit and debt work for and against you are…

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