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Caring for military working dogs after they finish their service
Bring up the subject of military working dogs (MWDs) with almost anyone, service member or civilian, and you’ll hear about admiration and affection for these brave, hard-working and loyal animals. If you get to speak with troops or veterans about the blessing of being reunited with and adopting their retired MWDs, you’ll know just how much…
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How to feel more secure about retirement
Retirement on the near horizon tends to set off alarm bells for even the most financially secure of us. Going from a steady income and savings mode to a spend-only phase of life can be an uncomfortable transition. Before retirement hits, it pays to brush up on what you think you already know when it…
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Top 5 honeymoon places you’ll love
All the weeks and months of planning your Big Day is finally over. Your wedding was a success, and your family and friends are still raving about how much fun they had. Now it’s time to relax, kick up your feet and enjoy your honeymoon! To give you a little inspiration, here are our top…
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How to pick the engagement ring she will love
It’s finally happened: You have decided that your significant other is the one you want to watch Netflix with for the rest of your life. Now all you have to do is find the perfect engagement ring and pop the question. Before you start trying to break into her secret Pinterest wedding board for clues, we’ve…
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Real savings advice from real brides
Over the past eight years, I’ve attended or been a member of 14 weddings, including my own. When you witness someone you care for marry the one they love, it’s easy to get caught up in the magic and not realize just what goes into the planning of it all. The dress, flowers, venue, and…
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5 financial literacy finds for parents
Even though we are no longer celebrating Financial Literacy Month (April), we are excited about sharing our tips, tricks and resources to becoming more financially stable and literate. We have compiled a list for parents and guardians who are eager to start the conversation with their little ones because we firmly believe, it’s never to…
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Be in-the-know about your credit score
You may have wondered at some point in your financial journey how your credit score is calculated. This number acts as an adult report card and is used by potential lenders to determine your risk. It affects the loan products and interest rates you qualify for. Some 90% of top lenders use FICO when making…
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Giving you ammo to improve your financial aim
When 46% of Americans don’t have enough savings to cover an emergency cost over $400, it is important to understand your finance options when searching for a way to cover an unexpected curve ball from life. Below we break down the differences between revolving credit and installment debt in the hopes to better inform…
