by Judith Ackland | Jun 24, 2016 | Consumer
Want to know the best way to avoid going further in debt? Have an emergency fund. Experts recommend having three to six months of your monthly expenses set aside as an emergency fund. These are funds that are easily accessible, such as in a savings account. Yet...
by Judith Ackland | Jun 17, 2016 | Student Debt
Last week, the blog started with statistics on student loan debt (70% of graduates have debt and the average debt is over $35,000). This week, we will discuss ways to eliminate that debt. Before college Save as much as you can. Every dollar saved is one less dollar...
by Judith Ackland | Jun 10, 2016 | Consumer, Taxes
In 2015, 70 percent of college graduates had student loan debt. The average amount of that debt increased $2,000 from 2014 to over $35,000. For many students, paying off that debt is difficult, particularly if the loans have a relatively high interest rate. To make...
by Judith Ackland | Jun 3, 2016 | Consumer
This spring and summer there are many folks graduating from college and heading out into the work force. It is important to get your financial life in order right away to help avoid future pitfalls. Follow these tips to help you become financially fit. Save Some...