Retirement looks a lot different to baby boomers in Kansas than it did for their parents. The idea of retiring to relax and play golf is unappealing to some and unattainable to others. The reality of the current economy is changing the way boomers and the generations to come after them, will approach retirement. A… Read More »
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Celebrating Valentine’s Day with your wallet
For some people Valentine’s Day is an exciting time to show how much you care for a loved one. For others, Valentine’s Day will be the day that they get a long awaited marriage proposal. However Americans choose to commemorate the day, it usually involves spending some amount of money. Those who keep track of… Read More »
Habits that can hurt a person’s budget
Let’s spend a little time this week discussing spending. More specifically, there are seemingly small spending habits that may be costing Kansas debtors big time. Little things like an occasional restaurant lunch to the re-design of a debtor’s favorite laundry detergent bottle may secretly bust their budget. It is estimated that most Americans eat out… Read More »
How debt can negatively shape your future
There is a four-letter word that can upend a person’s life. It is not profane in origin but can create an avalanche of grief in one’s present and future financial status. This word is debt and Americans are carrying a heavy load of it. On average, most Americans owe over $200,000 in debt. A big… Read More »
Using a cash only spending plan to eliminate credit card debt
Conventional wisdom states that a four-year degree is essential to financial success. However, many who graduated during the 2008 recession felt less than successful when job opportunities were slim. After a slow start, many are now getting back on track. May 2008 college graduates were met with one of the worst recessions since that of… Read More »
Credit card bills and other consumer debt on the rise
Consumer debt has been rising dramatically in recent months, and the Federal Reserve says this is a sign that people are feeling more confident about the economy. However, as many Kansas residents know, there’s a less upbeat flip side to taking on credit card debt, student loans and car loans. According to the Federal Reserve,… Read More »
Financially preparing for retirement
Graduation season is here again. Caps and gowns are donned with pride as proud family and friends look on with smiles and cheers. With the average graduate leaving college with a debt of over $35,000, there may not be much to cheer about. Once the ceremony is over, graduates must face the realities of launching… Read More »
How bad credit can ruin a relationship
Bad credit and lackluster dating are not usually topics that are linked together. However, in a recent div one writer questions whether a person with bad credit is a good choice for a date. An inability to have control of one’s personal finances may be a sign of negative traits in other areas of life,… Read More »
Millennials and their debt
A survey of millennials reveals new insight into their spending habits. Overwhelming debt seems to be a pervasive issue in the lives of those aged 22 to 33. This debt greatly influences how they conduct their life. The survey, which was conducted by Wells Fargo, questioned more than 1600 millennials and 1500 baby boomers. Four… Read More »
Post-grad credit card debt
New college graduates have many big decisions to make. Which job to take? Where to live? One decision that grads often overlook is the quality of their banking institution. New grads should evaluate whether their current bank meets all their post-graduate needs. While still in college, banks often offer credits cards and no-fee checking account… Read More »