With summer break over and the holidays on the way, fall is a good time to take a deep breath, get re-centered, and give your finances a once-over. Here are 6 steps to get your finances all raked up this fall. 1) Deal with Summer Debt If the weddings, vacations, and summer socializing got to […]
Fall Finances: It’s time for your annual check-up
Is It Always Best to Pay Off Credit Cards Before Saving for Retirement
By Janet Alvarez This guest post is part of America Saves Week 2018. Take the pledge here. Conventional wisdom says you should pay off your credit cards before saving for retirement. While it’s generally true you should pay off high-interest credit card debt as quickly as possible, there are a few situations where retirement […]