If you were born between 1946 and 1964, you’re classed as a baby boomer. The good news is you are living longer than your parents and grandparents. But, it’s not all rosy. The bad news is you are living a much more expensive life. You’re tackling decisions that previous generations...
If you’ve got a flexible spending account as part of your employee benefits package, your FSA can help you budget for medical expenses and decrease your taxable income. When you set up a flexible spending account, a certain amount of your paycheck goes into the account every month. This...
Holiday spending tends to get out of control quickly. While you had a great holiday season full of lavish dinners and treating your loved ones to expensive gifts, your finances are probably paying the price right now. High credit card balances can cause a lot of stress if you can’t pay...
Educating yourself is the best way to keep protected from scammers, who prey on the vulnerability of the older generation. While you might think the majority of scams happen online these days, lots of con artists will approach you the old-fashioned way – door to door, or with a letter...
Building up a large hoard of debt has quickly become the American way of life. Redecorating your home? Slap it on a 12 to 36-month 0% APR credit card. Buying a new car? Get an 84-month car loan to stretch those payments into smaller portions. Going on vacation? Relax first, and worry about...