Having employee benefits is a great perk, but if you know all the ins and outs, the chances of maximizing their potential are slim. That’s true of the thrift savings plan (TSP) that’s available to you as a federal employee. The TSP is a great opportunity to store away your hard-earned money for retirement, and […]
Adding a child to your family is arguably one of the most significant milestones in life. After months of preparation, a little one arrives and stirs up overwhelming emotions and a great sense of responsibility. But even if you had everything organized and prepared to bring your baby into your life and your home, there […]
You’ve likely heard the concept: don’t work for money, make it work for you. This concept isn’t new, but compound interest is a relatively new phenomenon. Albert Einstein called it “the greatest mathematical discovery of all time,” and it has changed how we build wealth and has actually made wealth-building more accessible for millions of […]
If asked to list the most important things in your life, you’ll likely respond with family, or maybe health or a sense of purpose. Although money may not top your list, its importance should not be underestimated; it affects every part of your life and can give you the security and stability that positively impacts […]
If we had felt in control of anything prior to the spring of 2020, the global pandemic loosened our grip—or broke it entirely. We were forced to pivot and adapt to changes to almost every single aspect of our lives, both small and significant. I’m sure most of us (if not all) are tired of […]
Just because 2020 is behind us and COVID-19 restrictions are easing doesn’t mean our worries are over. We’re all still feeling the long-lasting effects of the global pandemic, and although resilient Americans have adjusted and adapted, you’re likely still experiencing above-average levels of stress. From off-and-on quarantines, job and business uncertainty, remaining concern for our […]