By Dalia Rodriguez As we celebrate Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month, I find myself reflecting on how many of my decisions are influenced by my culture and how they uncovered my money story. What is Culture? Culture encompasses many aspects of human life. At its most basic level, it refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors…
From Viral Videos to Real-world Impact: Unpacking the Pros and Cons of TikTok Financial Advice By Nikita Wolff Hey there, fellow finance enthusiasts! If you’re like me, your interest in personal finance may have landed you on a certain side of TikTok. The platform has made waves as an educational place in general, with plenty…
By Lacy Wolff Ewing We’ve been seeing a lot of pink these past few weeks – the Barbie movie just hit theaters, out-performing box office expectations, by the way. Movie-goers went all out for their screenings, with many dressing up in fully pink outfits ranging from basic shorts and shirts to extravagant squad getups. As…
By Nina Spinelli In 2012, 193 million CDs were sold across the United States – with Adele’s “21” album dominating the charts. Fast-forward a decade later to 2022, with only 35 million CD albums sold, down 11% from 40 million in 2021. The downturn in CD sales has been offset by subscription services, such as…
And why do you need one? By Dalia Rodriguez Are you interested in finding a way to maximize your savings? If so, a high yield savings account might be the perfect solution for you! High Yield Savings Accounts are savings accounts that offer a much higher interest rate than traditional savings accounts allowing account holders to earn…
By Nikita Wolff If you’re on ADHD-tok like me, you’ve probably been asking yourself for the last few years whether or not you’ve gone your whole life not knowing those “quirks” & inefficiencies of yours actually had a name. The ways in which ADHD presents in adults can make managing finances a little nightmarish, but…
Health Savings Accounts – Another way to invest in yourself. By Nina Spinelli Is it a credit card? A debit card? A savings account? A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help individuals with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) save money for medical expenses. An HSA allows you to set aside…
Is travel hacking right for you? Tools and tips for finding more affordable vacations. By Jono Neuser As a kid, growing up in a rural Minnesota town, I used to watch a lot of action and adventure movies and dream of traveling the world, just like all the protagonists in the movies. I didn’t understand…
What types of retirement accounts can you use (besides a Roth IRA)? By Nikita Wolff If you’re part of the 11% of adult workers in the US that are self-employed, you may be asking yourself how you can save for retirement (especially if you’ve already maxed your Roth IRA). The following accounts are those most…
By Nina Spinelli What is the connection between sustainability and financial well-being? It’s closer than you might think. Thinking about changes we can implement to increase our sustainability simultaneously supports our prudent financial changes. It is our motivation that is key to sustaining change. The “why” in changes to our habits is just as critical…