Money and You

Young Professionals

A couple sits at a table across from each other on a date. To the right is a calendar with a few circled dates, and a stool with house plants. They sit in a living room type area in front of a window showing the night sky.

How to Have the Best Money Date Ever!

Romantic candle lighting, a bouquet of flowers, and… talking about your 401k? Okay, so maybe talking about money and financial planning with your significant other isn’t part of your ideal date night. As a couple, do you ask each other money questions or discuss your finances?

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Looking Beyond Your Student Loans: What Young Professionals Need to Know

Looking Beyond Your Student Loans: What Young Professionals Need to Know

Imagine you have been out in the work world for nearly a decade and are doing well in your career. As your salary increased, you prioritized reducing your student debt by increasing your student loan payments each year. Suddenly, you realize your short-term future includes what once seemed nearly impossible — in a year or so your student loans...

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How to live well today (towards a loan free tomorrow)

After the grueling pace of graduate school, obtaining that advanced degree, and finding a great course for your professional career – you can finally turn your attention to other life choices. One choice that you’ll be faced with is what to do with the substantial student loan debt. More importantly is, how do you balance enjoying life while...

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Why Your Credit Score Matters

The ABCs of FICO Credit Score Have you ever wondered why financial professionals make a fuss about credit/FICO scores? You may not think your credit score is a big deal, especially if your income is healthy; however, your income has nothing to do with your credit score. You can make a king’s ransom and have a poor credit score – or have a small...

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