Education

It happens. Just when you think you’re finally settling into your empty nest, your kids return. Maybe they just graduated college and are trying to find work and need a place to stay in the interim. Or perhaps they are trying to save money to move out on their own. Either way, while you want the best for your child, it shouldn’t become a financial albatross for you as a parent. The financial implications can be extensive if you don’t lay down some ground rules early. You want your adult kids to feel welcome, but they need to understand they have responsibilities in this relationship too.

The past year was challenging for much of the country. Now, as we move forward into 2021, we must also plan for April 15 and the possible tax ramifications this date signifies for many.

If you’re considering selling your house in the future, it’s essential to understand the best home improvements for resale value. In order to get the most money for your house, your home must be in top-notch shape to attract buyers and get the highest offer possible — perhaps even a bidding war! Don’t underestimate the value that even minor improvements to your home could add to your bottom line. 

While it’s important to begin building your credit early, it’s even more important to build it responsibly. As early as 18, you’ll start to receive credit card offers. While these offers can be tempting, understanding all the details before accepting them is crucial.

The traditional 9-to-5 job has gone by the wayside as more and more people realize they can do just as well, if not better, in the gig economy. Whether you deliver food for Uber Eats or Door Dash, groceries for Instacart, or walk dogs for Rover, you are part of the gig economy. Also referred to as “on-demand” workers, gig workers are part of this contingent workforce where jobs have no long-term employment contract and operate with a non-standard arrangement.