Many Americans know the importance of building an emergency fund, but few are able to do so successfully. Research from the AARP found that 53% of American households lacked an emergency savings account. Not only are Americans unprepared for emergency expenses, but most households would struggle with an unexpected $400 expense, according to the Federal…

Should Companies Allow Time Off for Severe Weather?
As someone born and raised in Michigan, I can confidently say that I’ve seen virtually every type of weather condition imaginable. And despite the constant pendulum from deep freeze temps to scorching heat; employees are still expected to promptly show up to their jobs everyday ready to work. A pretty ludicrous expectation in our opinion.…

Use your Tax Refund Wisely
Did you hear the great news? The IRS has started processing tax refunds; but have you started processing your refund? In other words, what are you planning to do with your money? The Tax Refund Problem Every tax year millions of individuals follow the same routine. You get a tax refund Blow it on useless…

Reviewing the Apple Card
If you are a proud member of team iPhone then you’re already familiar with Apple’s quality not only regarding their products but also their innovations in revolutionizing the modern technology boom. With that being said we have to ask: can Apple have that same revolutionary effect on the financial industry? With technology like Apple Pay…
How Safe is Your Retirement?
According to a post from the New York Times, a whopping 84 percent of all stocks owned by Americans belong to the wealthiest 10 percent of households. Those include everyone’s stakes in pension plans, 401(k)’s and individual retirement accounts, as well as trust funds, mutual funds and college savings programs like 529 plans (New York…

How Do you View Saving?
Let’s be realistic-saving money sucks! Honestly, doesn’t it feel great to get your paycheck and spend it on whatever your heart desires? From clothes, food, cars, technology…we’re sure there’s so many other things you would rather do with your money than having it gather dust in a bank account. Unfortunately, as unappealing as it is-saving…

Create Better Budgets with Convert Units Salary Tool
If you’ve ever struggled with finances then you’ll probably agree the most annoying advice you can hear is: Just make a budget! Although budgets are quite effective your typical household budget can vary quite a bit throughout the year. This can make successful budgeting rather frustrating! Luckily, there is a resource to help step up…

3 Tips to Reaching your Financial Goals
We know this phrase is so cliche but it’s a New Year and that means a New You! Ugh, I just cringed after typing that. Anyway, every year the most popular New Years Resolutions related to finances are save money and reduce debt. Both are honorable goals. So, here are some tips to help you…

Disney+ Allowing you to Stream the Magic of Disney
After unsuccessfully trying to pick at the Disney vault to rewatch some of my cherished childhood shows and movies, Disney saved me the hassle of purchasing more tools by recently launching its Disney+ streaming service. This service so popular that even Disney was surprised by the sheer amount of volume it was garnering-so join us…