Category: Financial Health

How much down payment do you need to buy a house? The median may surprise you! If you think 20% down is still the norm, think again.

Learn how to set up an emergency fund and why it’s important for everyone.

You don’t have to follow a strict budget to have a good relationship with your money. Learn three ways to improve your money mindset.

Break down common assumptions about budgeting.

Envelope budgeting involves creating real or virtual envelopes to hold money meant for specific purposes, then paying out of those funds.

Zero-based budgeting gives all of your money a job to do. It’s a technique that helps you get good at recognizing when you spend more than you intend to.

Understanding which expenses are needs and which are wants can help you make better decisions about how to spend your money.

Budgeting isn’t about deprivation. It’s about taking control of your money, including spending it!

Dial in your financial checkup with these 8 big-picture questions.