Becoming financially independent during one’s 20s and 30s is becoming that much more difficult with each passing year. Many young adults are drowning beneath student loan debt, credit card debt, auto loans, and mortgages.
The concept of retirement is undergoing a metamorphosis. Demographic, societal, and workplace trends have all converged to offer a stage of life that is much more fluid and flexible than what most of us previously imagined. In...
A growing number of individuals and couples are entering the ranks of the Sandwich Generation. What they have in common is that they are “caught in the middle” between the competing needs and wants of their dependent children...
It’s undeniable that one of the best phrases you can hear in life is “you’re going to be a grandparent!” You probably picture your days as grandma and grandpa at t-ball games and ballet recitals, spoiling the kids with treats,...
Living your most illuminated retirement means going for what you’ve always wanted, and for many that can mean putting together a moving checklist, seeking out retirement relocation tips, and moving to the home of your dreams. If...
This article was written by Jason Giza. Jason is currently a sophomore at Indiana University, majoring in Finance.
Have you ever lamented that you wish you could “quit your jobs yesterday?” With corporate cultures becoming more and more demanding, it’s no surprise that burnout is happening well before the traditional retirement age. But,...
You’ve done a great job guiding your child through school, and now he/she is ready to graduate and start a career. We’ve all heard the horror stories about 20-somethings failing to plan ahead with their finances and the trouble...
When children leave the family “nest”, parents feel mixed emotions; both proud and satisfied, yet unsure, sad, and nervous. “Launching” is a phase in the family lifecycle when parents watch their children move on in life; often,...